Charles Loyd Manning

Charles Loyd Manning August 2, 1931 - July 8, 2015 Charles Loyd Manning, 83, of Bosqueville, went to be with the Lord July 8, 2015. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with burial following at Ater Cemetery in Coryell County. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Charles was born at home in Gatesville, Texas, to Lonnie and Earline Watts Manning. When his father was tragically killed in an explosion, Charles and his mother moved to Fort Worth to live with relatives. They returned to Waco several years later after his mother's marriage to Jim Harper. Charles graduated from LaVega Public Schools. While at LaVega, Charles served as art editor of the school annual, The Treasure Chest. He was also a member of the basketball, track, and football teams. Following high school graduation, Charles continued his education at Navarro Junior College, where he participated in track and football, graduating in 1953. Mr. Manning was accepted into Baylor University, where earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in physical education. He was certified to teach all levels of physical education and health, as well as certified in administration and driver education. While a full-time student, Mr. Manning worked the graveyard shift as a lab technician at General Tire and Rubber Co. Charles was called to serve his country in the U. S. Army and was stationed in San Francisco, California. He was assigned to the Nike Missile Battalion. Upon his honorable discharge, Mr. Manning returned to Texas to teach and coach in Stephenville, Waco, and Port Arthur ISD. He was an ordained deacon, serving churches in Port Arthur and Waco. He was also a Rotarian. He was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynda; his mother, Earline Watts Manning Harper; his father, Lonnie William Manning; his step-father, James Leslie Harper; as well as his sister, Lynn Joyce Harper Wilson of Hallsville. Mr. Manning is survived by his wife, Lorita; son, Mark; brother, Johnny and wife, Marty, of Cypress, Texas, and their son, Dr. Joshua Harper of Kenya, Africa; brother-in-law, Herman Wilson and wife, Kay, of Hallsville, Texas, their son, Tim Wilson of Hallsville, and daughter, Lisa Adams and husband, Trey, of Hallsville; Dr. Norman and June Neidell of Houston, and Sharon Stansel of Houston. The family appreciates the professionalism and compassion shown by Providence Home Healthcare, nurse, Audrey Doolittle, nurse, Cindy of Providence Hospice, Wesley Woods, Providence CHF Clinic, Dr. Sudan, Dr. Shoulz, and the Boundless Love Sunday School Class. The endearing friendship of Bill and Nancy Harlan has helped us through many bumps in the roadthank you. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.