Obed Cornelius Manning Sr.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home

255 Friendship Road

Tallassee, AL 36078

Tel (334) 283-6801

Mr. Obed Cornelius Manning, Sr. a resident of Kent, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, August 31, 1936, to John David and Mary Linnes Nelson Manning.

Mr. Manning is survived by his sons, Neal Manning and Ben Manning (Jennifer); daughter, Maria Oakley; brother, James Manning (Jan); grandchildren, Morgan Johnson (Kyle), Brittany Hayko, Wayne Myhill (Marley), Ahna Manning (Matt), Benjamin Manning (Erin), Dalaney Myhill and Chris Trout and five great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Martha Mann Manning; parents, J.D. and Mary Manning; sister, Mary Ruth Hall; brothers, Gerald Manning, Joel Manning and Alfred Manning.

Mr. Manning retired from the Montgomery Fire Department after twenty years of service. He was known for his ability to restore pianos and organs. Obed was a member of Providence Primitive Baptist Church for many years.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00AM until service time at 11:00AM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.