In Memory
Jeffrey Allen Manning
April 28, 1976 ~ January 6, 2023
On April 28, 1976, Ernest Griffin and Sarah Thompson Manning were blessed with a son whom they named Jeffrey Allen. He earned his high school diploma from the James Whitcomb Riley High School of South Bend, IN. As a student, he played football for his beloved Riley Wildcats. Jeffrey cared for people with intellectual disabilities and worked for Samlid of Indiana, Inc. and the Mentor Corporation. He was also employed in the maintenance department of Memorial Hospital. Jeffrey enjoyed watching a wide variety of TV and movies, visiting the public library, collecting and recycling.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents James and Saint Arby Thompson, and aunts Ruby Thompson and Mary Jane Lyles. Jeffrey leaves to cherish his memories: brothers: Reverend Anthony Thompson (Tykeshia) and Reverend Archie F. Manning (Elizabeth); aunts, Bertha Lanier (Matthew), Linda Gooden and Jacqueline Johnson (Caleb Ray); 11 nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and nephews, many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com
Published by Alford's Mortuary on Jan. 19, 2023.
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