1933
James
2004
James P. Manning Sr
February 6, 1933 — May 9, 2004
James P. Manning, Sr., 71 of Moline, died Sunday May 9, 2004 at his home.
Services will be 11:00 am Thursday May 13, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with Military Honors being performed by American Legion Post # 246.
Jim was born February 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Anna Powers Manning. He married Shirley Kester on April 23, 1960 in Chicago.
He was a US Army veteran. Jim was employed by Illinois Bell and later Ameritech for 38 years retiring in February of 1993 as a repairman. He was transferred from Chicago to Moline in 1963. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Svithiod Club and Thor Lodge #9 Independent Order of Vikings. He also enjoyed golfing, watching baseball, the boats and coffee with his friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
Survivors
Wife Shirley Moline
Son James Jr. (Karen) Manning Moline
Daughters Kim (Rick) Coopman Moline
Terry (Al) McSparin Kansas City, MO
Deanna (Roy) Hall Rock Island
12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Thomas and Robert, and sister Catherine Swanson.
Services will be 11:00 am Thursday May 13, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with Military Honors being performed by American Legion Post # 246.
Jim was born February 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Anna Powers Manning. He married Shirley Kester on April 23, 1960 in Chicago.
He was a US Army veteran. Jim was employed by Illinois Bell and later Ameritech for 38 years retiring in February of 1993 as a repairman. He was transferred from Chicago to Moline in 1963. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Svithiod Club and Thor Lodge #9 Independent Order of Vikings. He also enjoyed golfing, watching baseball, the boats and coffee with his friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
Survivors
Wife Shirley Moline
Son James Jr. (Karen) Manning Moline
Daughters Kim (Rick) Coopman Moline
Terry (Al) McSparin Kansas City, MO
Deanna (Roy) Hall Rock Island
12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Thomas and Robert, and sister Catherine Swanson.
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