Obituary of Walter Frederick Manning

Bedford Walter Frederick Manning, 87, of Bedford, died at 4:45 am on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born December 2, 1926 in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Robert and Marguerite (Nixon) Manning. He married Dorotha (Dottie) Hinkle on September 3, 1950 and she died June 24, 2010. He retired as a sales representative for Prudential Insurance and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Merchant Marines and National Guard. He was a long-time member of the First Christian Church in Bedford. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Pierce and husband, Mark of Lexington, KY; two grandsons, Michael Pierce and wife, Merrytt of Lexington, KY and Daniel Pierce of Elizabethtown, KY; two great grandchildren, Diana Lucille (Lucy) Pierce and Frederick (Freddie) Michael Pierce; two brothers, Robert Manning and wife, Floretta of Odon and Gene Manning and wife, Terry of Bedford and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters - Bessie Manning, Mildred (Kay) Marshall and Lois Flynn. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 18th at the First Christian Church in Bedford with Pastor Alan Cloar officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery where military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 17th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 2:00 pm until the hour of service on Saturday, January 18th at the First Christian Church. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association.