Kenny Ray Manning, 44, of Escatawpa, Miss., passed away Aug. 11, 2009 in Birmingham. He was born on Jan. 2, 1965 in Autauga.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Manning; and a brother, Bradford Manning. He is also survived by his wife, Brenda McQueen Manning of Escatawpa; his children, Kayla and Kameron Manning, both of Escatawpa; his mother, Roberta Manning of Clanton; brothers, Carl (Becky) Manning, Ernest (Christy) Manning, Alton (Marcy) Manning, all of Clanton; sisters Glenda (Kimble) Cochran of Lucedale, Miss., Melba (Richard) Andrews of Escatawpa, Miss., Margie Hay of Clanton, Jewel (Oliver) Arrington of Clanton, and Elaine (Larry) Huggins of Vernon.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, Miss., from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a service beginning at 10 a.m. from the funeral home chapel, with Elder Betty Sue Boykin and Elder Donald Hamm officiating. Burial will follow at the Community of Christ Cemetery in Escatawpa, Miss.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the Turning Point Foundation, 1881 County Road 627, Thorsby, AL, 35171. To view and sign the online register book for Mr. Kenny Ray Manning, visit www.heritagefuneralhome.us.