Rosa stokes moved to Baltimore, MD where Andre attended Baltimore public schools. Rosa stokes married Elton Banks Sr and he helped raise Andre Sr. He graduated early in high school and bore a daughter named Debbie Manning. He married his first wife Peaches which bore his second child Wanika and adopted daughter Neshea. Years later he married Wanda Brown and that union bore his son Andre Manning Jr.
Andre joined the military in the Navy and was dismissed with an honorable discharge. He was employed throughout most of his life until his health started to decline.
Andre was a loving father and enjoyed cooking, playing and watching sports and playing chess. He was a very intelligent and proud man that believed in hard work and taking care of your responsibilities. He loved his church and being under Pastor Robert Napper and First Lady Doreen Napper. He loved and had his own personal relationship with God.
He is survived by his wife Wanda Manning; son Andre Manning Jr; three daughters Debbie, Wanika, and Neshea; two grandchildren Koko and Cinnamon; seven siblings (one deceased); his best friend that’s as close as a brother John “ luther “ Walton who always called Andre “ Doc “; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was great man that will forever be missed by those he loved and he poured his knowledge, insight, and guidance to.
Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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