Obit of Manning, Dr. Jack W - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 27 Jan 2008 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::DFW National Cemetery--Dallas TX Manning, Dr. Jack W. Dr. Jack W. Manning, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, preacher, historian and scholar, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005.Celebration of life: The celebration of his life will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Waxahachie, Dr. Shane Kinnison officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in D/FW National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: The family will receive friends and relatives 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home.Pallbearers will be Christopher Campbell, Ken Box, Ray Spradling, Bob Saylors, John Bob Maxwell, T.D. Matthews, Bob Harding, Bill Hurn and Chili Forbes. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Downtown Bible Class.Memorials: May be made to the First Baptist Church of Waxahachie.Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home. Jack was born Aug. 21, 1910, in Ennis, to R.R. and Mary Rawls Manning. He had one brother and three sisters. He began preaching in 1932 and was a Baptist preacher for over 70 years. He graduated from Baylor University in 1935 and entered Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he met Martha Lucile Mattox. In 1939, he married Lucile. They were married for over 68 years. He obtained his master's degree in 1938.Jack was a pastor at churches in Howard, Forreston, Red Oak, Paradise, Rhome and Burkburnett before answering a call to service in 1942. He was a chaplain in various parts of England and on D-Day; he made the landing at Normandy serving as a chaplain to all faiths during this time. Because of his many brave acts during World War II, he was honored with a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and an award for meritorious service. After the end of the war, he returned to his family in Missouri, but he continued to be active in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1970. He retired as a full colonel.After the war, he became a pastor at the First Baptist Church of Britton, Okla. While here, he commuted to Central Baptist Theological Seminary to obtain his doctorate. He then became a church history professor at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in California, where he taught church history, Greek and church administration. He was a true scholar who spoke and read seven different languages. He was an avid reader, owning over 11,000 books. He credits Sims Library in Waxahachie with contributing to his love for reading, and he has been a wonderful benefactor of this library.Jack and Lucile traveled the world together, and did mission work in several countries, particularly in Peru. He retired in 1983 after being named Outstanding Professor. He was listed in Who's Who in America for many years. Lucile and Jack returned to Waxahachie upon retirement. Jack preached at various churches through the years and frequently led the Downtown's Men's Bible Class.He was a true scholar and teacher, and he will be missed by his students, friends and family. He will be buried with full military honors in D/FW National Cemetery.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors: His wife of 68 years, Martha Lucile Manning; daughter, Ruth Turpin and her husband, Robert, of Fort Worth; son, Jack Manning and his wife, Marie Anne, of Dallas; grandson, Christopher Manning Campbell and his wife, Whitni; granddaughter, Virginie Manning; great- grandchildren, Christopher Manning Campbell and Caroline Campbell; sister, Marinell Holt; and nieces and nephews. Published in the Star-Telegram from 12/15/2005 - 12/16/2005. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html