Michael Odell Manning, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home in Richlands.  Michael was a retired auditor, avid fisherman & gardener. Preceded in death by his parents; Hubert Odell and Dora Tripp Manning and a daughter; Crystal Coulter.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2026, visitation at 1:00 pm, service at 2:00 pm, at Trinity Methodist Church in Jacksonville with Reverend Steve Smith officiating.  Entombment will be held at Seaside Memorial Park in Swansboro on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years; Janis Berger Manning of the home, children; Michael Frederick Manning of Kodiak, Alaska, Dennis Pilarczyk, Jr. (Allie) of Garner, NC and Jamie Quada (Joe) of Baton Rouge, LA. Grandchildren; Skylor Vizer, Austin Coulter, Lillian Pilarczyk, Aubrey Manning and Evelyn Pilarczyk.  Sisters; Betsy Taylor (Danny) of Swansboro, Kathy Eubanks (Manley) of Swansboro and Melanie Manning of Stella.