Bobby Wade Manning

Wade was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida. He was an avid outdoorsman. He always felt the closest to God when he was in nature. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his four dogs, and creating various crafts out of wood, metal, shells, and other materials. He was a very talented musician and singer and grew up playing music with family and friends. Wade was a welder by trade, but excelled in many other facets of construction. He loved spending time with his children and his family was most important to him.

He is survived by his children Brittany Manning-Davis, Dillon Manning (Emily), Parker Manning, and Violet Manning; Grandchildren Pearl Manning and Oliver Manning; His parents Kenneth Manning (Lynn) and Mary Manning; His companion Chania Thompson; His siblings Shane Manning, Heather Manning, Bentley Manning, Scarlett Calderwood (Cliff), Paul Bartosik Jr. (Stephanie), Christopher Callaway, and Jeffrey Patrick; His grandmothers Violet Manning and Eunice Nall, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Merl Manning, Uncle Wayne Manning, Aunt Gay Turner, Uncle Wayne Kleinatland, Uncle James Kleinatland, and Uncle Johnny Kleinatland.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday September 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home located at 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida with a committal prayer following in the Memorial Garden. The visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to the time of the service at 1 p.m.

His family extends their appreciation for continued prayers and support during this time.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EasternGateMemorial.com for the Manning family.