D. R. Manning

Funeral services for D. R. Manning was held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Larry Harvey officiating.  Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Manning, 80, of Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 29, 2022.

A native of Neshoba County, he was a longtime resident of Greenville, MS.   He was employed in the gas pipeline construction/maintenance industry as a welder/ foreman and moved back to Neshoba County after retirement.  He loved to hunt and fish.  Mr. Manning was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Attala County. 

Survivors include his wife, Genoise Manning; daughter, Denise Nassar (Jeff); sons, Ray Manning (Kathy) and Rex Manning (Tina); six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Mr. Manning was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Audie Manning; brothers, Curtis, Coy, and Rupert Manning.