James Richard Manion

He is preceded in death by his parents: John Morgan Manion and Mary Louise (Pettet) Manion, sisters Kathy Manion of Belleville, IL. and Patricia Pinson of Weatherford, OK., and brother Tom Manion of Florissant, MO.

Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Jeanette Manion, his brother, John Michael Manion of Belleville, IL his children: Michael Manion (Shannon) of Eureka, MO, Caren Crosbie (Mark) of Ballwin, MO and Gina Haida (Tom) of Belleville, IL, grandchildren: Abby Wiggins (Dave) of Webster Groves, MO, Josh Crosbie (Samantha) of Castroville, TX, Jonathan Crosbie of Ballwin, MO, Anna Crosbie of Ballwin, MO, Faith Manion of Eureka, MO, Olivia Manion of Eureka, MO, great grandchildren: Brooks Wiggins of Webster Groves and Sloane Wiggins of Webster Groves.

“Papa,” will always live on in his family’s heart. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with his family and friends. In younger years he was “Mr. Fix-it” and enjoyed the challenge of problem-solving. He was a “Christ follower” and enjoyed sharing his faith with others. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Donations can be made to: Veterans Community Project (veteranscommunityproject.org) or St. Henry’s Catholic Church (sthenrybelleville.com).