Steve was the ultimate Marine - and a dear friend.
He saved my life in  the rice paddies and mountains of Viet Nam more times than I count.
He still has hold of my heart - and will for the rest of my life. 
My solace is that he is with Jesus - and has no pain.

Semper Fidelis, Steve,
Bill

This man was the best dad anyone could ask for. He was patient, funny, kind, and loved his family. I will miss our conversations together and his care free attitude. He was a person that told it like it was and didn't sugar coat stuff. My fondest memory will be riding around in a combine with him and spending time with him in the farm fields with the smell of old spice that he used to pour in the vents of the combine to make it smell better in the cab. He was a tough old marine and one day I will see you again. I love you and always will! 

I am so sorry for the loss of this amazing man. My boyfriend Les and met him at Rising Star a few years back and looked for him each time we went to play slots with and catch up on conversation. He will be greatly missed. Love thoughts and prayers to this sweet family.❤️

Steve and I served in the same unit in Vietnam. I don't recall Steve, but there are so many names which have disappeared from my memory. I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Rest In Peace, Steve - see you on the other side.

Semper Fi!

It sorrows me hear of the passing. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations we had. I remember when we were both cutting grass we’d stop the mowers at the property line and talked about what ever. I remember when I’d take off on my scooter he’d be sitting on the front porch. We’d give each other that subtle wave. I still can’t help but look for him from time to time as I pass by. He’s truly missed, I know he’s sitting proud amongst his fellow warriors. Thank you for your service glad I had the pleasure to know .

My name is Janet next-door neighbor to Debbie and Steve Manning. This is at the nursing home when I brought my dog Skye to visit Grandpa. I’ve had two dogs since Deb and Steve have been here and they were their godparents! Steve loved Skye. Skye would run over to their house up on their porch and just wait at the front door for one of them to open it up and let her in. 

This was my first dog, Travis on Deb and Steve’s back patio couch. Travis also loved them to death and would head over there to go in their house, etc..

When I first met Devon Steve, when they were looking at what was to become their new home. I knew at that moment I was gonna love those people, and they were gonna be my neighbors. That was four years ago and they have been the best neighbors anyone could ask for! Both of them would do anything for anyone! We all became a close family. Steve will be missed so much. I loved his orneriness, his humor, he was a tell it like it is kind a guy, so we got along very well.  He loved to sit out in the front porch and watch the hummingbirds whiz back-and-forth in front of us. 
He loved to take walks in the backwoods. He just always love to be outside. when the kids came over with sit out in the back porch at night and talk and laugh. There is a little country bar close to where we live that I would go to. They were having a flag, raising ceremony with the military flags, they had some military guys come and do a flag raising ceremony so I asked Steve if he wanted to go with me, which he did, even though he doesn’t drink. He chatted with some other marine vets and took in the ceremony and told me later he had the best time. So many memories and not enough room to tell them all. He was a proud Marine Veteran, and I thank him for his service and sacrifice! 
You are gone from this earthly world, but will always, and forever be remembered, RIP my friend ❤️❤️❤️ Scoob, aka Janet

Hi Debbie and kids.  So  sorry to hear of Steves Passing.  He will be missed by many people.  I pray God will bless you with peace and understanding.  Hope you all will be willing to share your happy memories with each other.  God bless you today, tomorrow and all your   tomorrows.......  Anna May

Please don't stop keeping me on my toes whenever you see me acting like you! Love and miss you!

Our sincere condolences Debbie and Family:  
     We truly looked forward to his visits and truly miss his light sense of humor and sweet self.  He was a great friend.  Fair  weather and following seas shipmate.  
Sender Fi
With our Love
Doc and Laure 

We're sorry that Steve has passed but we know he is no longer suffering and that brings peace. He was a really nice guy who we always enjoyed at our family gatherings. Him and I shared alot in common when it came to some of his jokes and he always got lots of laughter from them. He loved his family and he was a welcomed member to the family.  You will never be forgotten Steve as you were a very good friend and brother-in-law.  

I am so sorry to hear that Steve is no longer with us.  He was a dear friend from grade school forward .  We spent many days after school riding dads horse , setting tomatoes, an getting in trouble at Halloween.  I haven't seen him much in years but always had wonderful memories of him.  RIP.   Caro l (Prescott) Peden 

Rest in peace, my brutha…
I know you’re worried 
Don’t be 

So so sorry to hear this was a very nice fun loving man will be missed by all who knew him always like to joke around  he d say something silly  an id come back  with some thing  very nice man will miss  laugh  an smile will miss seeing him at the casino always was happy to see him and his wife gone but never forgotten.  Rest n. Peace my friend keep eye on us down hear  tell  we meet again your friend  the other deb

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Steven J Manning

May 19, 1947 – June 21, 2023

Zechar Bailey Funeral Home

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