Thomas Andrew Manning, Sr. 75 of Huntersville died February 25, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1939 in Dandridge, TN to the late Lefford and Edith Manning. He served in the US Navy and retired from Consolidated Trucking.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn Yvonne Kale Manning; sons, Tom (Beverly) of Huntersville, Danny (Melina) of Asheville, Stan (Cathy) of Tampa, FL; daughter, Sandy Blair (Todd) of Asheville; siblings, Fred (Jean), Jim (Judy), David (Teressa), Wanda, Mary (Bruce), Susan (Bud); 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 119 N. Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, March 1 at James Funeral Home with Rev. Tina Burelson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. The graveside service will be held at 1 PM Monday, March 2 at Hills Union Cemetery in Dandridge, TN.

James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com