Percy L. Manning was born on December 18, 1954 to Bessie Manning in Chicago, Illinois.  He received his formal education through the Chicago Public School System, where he enjoyed studying and learning new things--especially about cars and car repair.  Percy always worked somewhere in the auto industry where he could work with and gain more knowledge about automobiles.

Percy visited Minnesota on and off throughout his life.  He moved to Luverne, Minnesota, not too far from where his best friend and cousin lived, Willie Martin.  It was during this last move to Luverne that he accepted Christ, in a local church here in Luverne, Minnesota.

Percy will always be remembered as a gentle person with a giant heart.  Percy departed this life on December 7, 2013.  He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Bessie Manning; and two sisters, Salena Manning and Delores Manning; and one brother, Frank Manning.  He leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Sherrie Manning and two brothers, Charles Manning and Steve Manning, and one beloved aunt, Miss Alberta, affectionately known as, Ma-Dear, all from Chicago.  Other special people who love him are Harry and Joyce Cox, Chuck, Chris Choice, the Plummer Family, the Martin Family, a host of nieces and nephews, and, one special Uncle Charlie and one special niece, Shewon Estelle, of Chicago, Illinois.  Percy will definitely be missed in Chicago.  Special thanks to the Dingmann Funeral Home.

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