John Allen Manning

Born on July 10, 1941, in Edmond, Oklahoma, John was a son of the late John Palmer Manning and the late Martha Lee Allen Manning.

John attended Mabank Public Schools, graduating in 1959. After graduation he attended HCJC (TVCC) for 2 years. He then enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served 2 years before being Honorably Discharged. During his service, he and Ralaine were married on July 14, 1962. After his military service, they went on together to Stephen F Austin University, both receiving their teaching degrees in 1967. They began their teaching careers at Avinger ISD, moving to Union Grove ISD for a short period, then they moved back to Mabank where he taught Agriculture and Auto Mechanics for 30 years. After retiring, he started Manning Dairy Farm with his brother Tommy and operated that for roughly 19 years.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, RVing, flying airplanes, time outdoors, doing anything with cows and tractors, watching westerns on TV, and resurrecting old equipment to working order. He was a faithful member of the First Methodist Church in Mabank since 1953.

Along with his wife of 63 years, John is survived by his daughter Keitha and husband Wayne Adams; their children Mikayla, Mackenzie, and Dane Adams. Son Scott Manning and his son Brady Manning. Brother Robert Manning, his wife Kathryn; kids Susan & Matt Winkelvoss and Mark & Cindy Manning. Brother Tommy Manning, his wife Rhonda; kids Lauren & Ryan Hall, Nancy & Dustin Clark, and Valerie & Katlin Horwood. Also included are many great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church of Mabank. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.