Marvin Hugh Manning

Marvin was a family man and a farmer at heart. After many years of tending to his family farm he went to work at the Agricultural Extension Agency of Onslow County. He started as a field representative and worked his way up to manager of the same agency office. He also served on the Jones-Onslow EMC for many years as Treasurer. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Manning, parents; Fowler and Rosa Lee Manning, brothers; Harvey "Billy" Manning, Dan Manning, and sisters; Lucy Brown, Leona Manning.

Marvin is survived by his daughter, Frances Murphy (Bobby) of Richlands, sons; Stuart Manning of Arkansas, Dennis Manning of Richlands, sister, Alyce Horne of Chinquapin, grandchildren; Ashley Murphy, Gina Manning, Dana Manning, Robert Murphy (Jayna), great grandchildren; Christopher Murphy, Jonathan Murphy, and Reese Murphy.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville. The funeral service will follow, starting at 6:00pm. A private burial will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Fowler Manning Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral, Jacksonville.