Charles Manning

Charles William “Chuck” Manning, son of Milton and Geneva Gloyna Manning, was born April 16, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of sixty-two years, four months, and twenty-eight days. Charles was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Dennis Manning; and a sister, Sandy Wright. He is survived by his children, Jason Manning and wife Jamie, of Linn Creek, Missouri, Stacy Stude and husband Jason, of Camdenton, Missouri, and Kelly Manning, Sr., and wife Blythe, of Camdenton, Missouri; his grandchildren, Jonathan, Faith, Brayson, Zane, Austin, Megan, Alison, Melissa, and Kelly, Jr.; two brothers, Kenneth Manning of St. Louis, Missouri and Scott Manning and wife Kerri, of Bradenton, Florida; his mother, Geneva Manning, of St. Louis, Missouri; a number of nieces, nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and many friends. Charles was born in St. Louis and was a graduate of North County Technical School in the Class of 1972. He entered into the United States Air Force and faithfully served his country until being honorably discharged in 1979. Following his discharge, Charles went to work as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and served for over thirty years until his retirement at which time he moved to the lake area to be closer to his children. Charles was a man of deep faith and had accepted Christ as his Savior. Charles lived life to the fullest and always looked forward to the annual family camping trips to Cherryville. He was an avid Chiefs, Cardinals, and St. Louis Blues fan, and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on. He loved to spend time with his family, but truly cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. Charles was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2016 at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Fort Leonard Wood State Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville, Missouri. Memorial donations may be made to the Dogwood Animal Shelter and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.