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James Ray Manning

September 2, 1935 ~ January 18, 2022

ROCKY MOUNT - James Ray Manning, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on September 2, 1935, he was the son of the late George De Lone Manning and Bessie Mae Williams Manning. James retired from Fontaine Fifth Wheel after many years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, father, papa and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Wheeler Manning; his son, Michael R. Manning and wife, Michelle; and his grandchildren, Derek Manning and fianc, Brooke, Nicholas Manning, and Natalie Manning Benjamin and husband, Jacoby. A Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A Funeral Service to celebrate James's life will be held at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ray Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 1/23, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 1/23, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate James's life will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ray Barnhill officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Sunday 1/23, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

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  1. Dear Peggy and family,,,, Our deepest sympathies to you and all the family.. It has been so many years since I have seen you.. Our prayers and love go out to you.. Cousins,,, Martha and Carol

  2. Peggy, We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Please know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Loleta Davis and family

  3. Hey Peggy. Enjoyed the video. Especially of James getting his hair brushed. It’s a difficult time but also a celebration of your jive with him. Give Marvin my love also


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