Manning, William Dennis

William Dennis Manning, age 66, of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2020 after an extended illness. Dennis was born in August 16, 1953 to the late William “Robert” Manning and Ella Mae (Allen) Manning of Copper Hill.

He is preceded in death by his brother, William “Garland” Manning, and a sister, Linda Lee Bratcher.

Surviving are his children, Michelle (Mike) Harmon of Paducah, KY, and Sonya (Tony) Griffith of Floyd; and four grandsons, Trevor and Adam Harmon of Paducah, along with Ethan and Easton Griffith of Floyd. Also surviving are his sisters Linda Jean (Robert) Wright, and Maxine (Frank) Moran, all of Copper Hill, and a brother, William “Billy” Manning of Roanoke. Dennis was blessed to have many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to the palliative care staff of Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care during his stay there.

Funeral services will be at Gardner Funeral home on Saturday February 22,2020 at 12pm noon with pastor Melton Johnson officiating. nterment will be in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service on Saturday February 22, 2020.