Jeffrey Manning

On April 28, 1976, Ernest Griffin and Sarah Thompson Manning were blessed with a son whom they named Jeffrey Allen.  Jeffrey transitioned in his beloved hometown of South Bend, IN on January 06, 2023.  He earned his high school diploma from the James Whitcomb Riley High School of South Bend, IN.  As a student, he played football for his beloved Riley Wildcats.  

Jeffrey was baptized at Second Baptist Church of South Bend under the leadership of Pastor Chase.  He participated in the Sunshine Band Children’s Choir, Vacation Bible School and Sunday School.

Jeffrey cared for people with intellectual disabilities and worked for Samlind of Indiana, Inc and The Mentor Corporation.  He was also employed in the maintenance department of Memorial Hospital.  Jeffrey enjoyed watching a wide variety of TV and movies, visiting the public library, collecting and recycling.

He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents James and Saint Arby Thompson, and aunts Ruby Thompson and Mary Jane Lyles.  He leaves to cherish his memory, brothers:  Reverend Anthony Thompson (Tykeshia), and Reverend Archie F. Manning (Elizabeth); aunts Bertha Lanier (Matthew), Linda Gooden and Jacqueline Johnson (Caleb Ray); 11 nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and nephews, many cousins, other relatives and friends.

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