Russell Lewis Manning's Obituary
Russell Lewis Manning, Jr., 51 years of age of Gainesville, FL unexpectedly passed away on February 23, 2025.
Though navigating life’s journey was not always easy, Russ was a good person with a big heart and never gave up. He was a proud father, hard worker and a life long friend to many.
Russ was preceded in death by his loving granny, Hannah S. Howell Mack and granddaddy, Eugene V. Chason.
He is survived by his daughters, Hannah Manning, Lillianna Manning; his sisters, Toni Hersey (Bo), Krystal Walsh; and mother, Sandy S. Ficara.
Ride on, fly high, and forever rest in peace.
Funeral services will be held in honor of Russell on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at Williams-Thomas Westarea Chapel, 823 NW 143rd St. Newberry, Florida. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Williams-Thomas Westarea Chapel.
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