Dr Manning

Visitation:
Thursday, December 15, 2005
5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Wayne Boze Funeral Home
1826 W. Hwy. 287 Business
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Service:
Friday, December 16, 2005
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church
315 N. Rogers
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Dr. Jack Manning, age 95
August 21, 1910
December 14, 2005

Dr. Jack W. Manning - beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, preacher, historian and scholar died peacefully on December 14th.
Jack was born on August 21, 1910 in Ennis, Texas 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, OK. 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 have traveled the world together, and have done 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 lead 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 at DFW National Cemetery.
He is survived by: 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. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends and relatives 5-7 PM Thursday at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home. The Celebration of his Life will be 10 AM Friday, December 16, 2005
at the First Baptist Church, Waxahachie, Texas with Dr. Shane Kinnison officiating.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. Interment will be 10 AM Monday, December 19, 2005 at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home.
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