J. Russell Manning

J. Russell Manning
Clover Hill

J. Russell Manning, 87, of Clover Hill, passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2015 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

Mr. Manning was born on May 31, 1928 in Okonoko, West Virginia and was a son of the late George Irvin and Clara Elizabeth (Brown) Manning. Russell worked for many years as a self-employed HVAC contractor prior to his retirement. He served in both the United States Army and Navy as a medic. Mr. Manning was an avid Clover Hill Bucks Fan, Dale Earnhardt, Sr, and he loved bluegrass music. He was a member of the Mt. Clinton Church of God, and the Rion-Bowman VFW Post #632

On November 22, 1948 he married the former Mary Collins who survives.

In addition to his wife, Russell is survived by his children, Bonnie Will and husband Jim of Clover Hill, Diana Kuykendall and husband Bill of Harrisonburg, Sharon Griffith and husband Harvey of Richmond; grandchildren, Carla Williams, Bradley Will, Shannon Simmons, Brandy Corbin, Chelsea Sargent, Jacob Griffith; great-grandchildren, Jamie Will, Taya Dean, Gracie Will, Brayden Will, Landyn Warner, Amber Simmons, Logan Simmons, Blake Corbin, Brenna Corbin; great-great-grandchildren, Annistyn Colvin, Bentley Will. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, and three brothers, and was the last surviving member of his family.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 11 AM at the Chapel of the McMullen Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Fallin officiating. Burial with military rites by the Dayton American Legion Post #27 will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 AM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Mt. Clinton Church of God, C/O The Building Fund, 6454 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg VA, 22802.

Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com

Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.