JAMES OLIN MANNING

James Olin Manning, 61, of Madisonville, passed away Monday, September 6, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16 at Day Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Day Funeral Home. Olin was born in Huntsville, Texas on December 6, 1959, to Joe Calvin and Tommie Jo (Tinkle) Manning. After graduating from Madisonville High School in 1978, He attended Sam Houston State University and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Olin’s life was defined by the outdoors, bird hunting, hog hunting, fishing, operating any kind of heavy equipment and tending to his cattle. As a teen he worked as an attendant for the local gas station, as did many youths of that generation. During 1990 – 1999 he worked for Rainbow Pipeline. He later spent most of his time at his ranch in Elwood. San Pedro, Belize was one of his favorite places to visit. It was guaranteed if he ever got on the topic, you were in for quite a conversation. He was able to enjoy a final visit there during August, with many family members and friends joining him.

Olin was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Tommie Jo; grandparents, Joe and Helen (Farris) Tinkle and Oren and Virgie (McVey) Manning; uncle, Mac Manning and aunt, Guslyn (Manning) Hairston. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Zingara Harrison Manning; three children, Taylor Kathleen “TK” Manning, Sam Harrison Manning and Jake Stokes Manning; siblings, Billy Joe Manning and Lynann Manning Farris; aunts, Dawn (Tinkle) Henry and Wanda Manning; and his niece and two nephews. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Farris Cemetery, 10059 Hwy 21, Midway, Texas 75852.