John Richard Manning's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2026 in Forrest City, Arkansas

John Richard Manning

December 6, 1949 - February 22, 2026 (76 years old)

Forrest City, Arkansas

John Richard Manning's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2026 in Forrest City, Arkansas

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Kernodle Funeral Home Inc

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John Richard Manning

December 6, 1949 - February 22, 2026 (76 years old)

Forrest City, Arkansas

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John Richard Manning Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 22, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John Richard Manning of Forrest City, Arkansas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Richard Manning to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Manning and Evelyn Massey Manning; and his brother Steve Manning. He is survived by: his wife Judy Manning; his children, Mica Manning Morales (Zach), Stacy Sutton Collins (Lee), Anna Catherine Sutton and Morgan Richard Manning (Kristen); his sister Jo Evelyn Findley of Nashville, TN; and his grandchildren, Miles Manning, Marin Manning, McKenna Morales, Mitchell Morales and Hunter Owen Pugh.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church in Forrest City, or any scholarship of choice in his honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kernodle Funeral Home Inc



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