ALLEN RICHARD "BUDDY" MANNING

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Allen Richard “Buddy” Manning, 78, (Pittsboro, NC) entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of April 25th.

He was a caring son and brother and was a devoted loving husband to his lifelong sweetheart Sandra Stubbs Manning for 57 years. He was a beloved Daddy to Deborah Manning, and Jonathan Manning (Beth), proud Granddaddy to Hannah Goodwin Padilla (Joe), Laura Manning Eubanks (Adam), and Jarrett Manning (Rebecca Nance). He also boasted of five great-grandchildren that he loved dearly: Vivian, Libby, Claire, Evan, and Deacon. In addition, he had a special bond with the children of his deceased brother Dale Fuller and Dale’s widow Betty (children: Beth Fuller Haddon, Leanne Fuller Davis (Keith) and James Richard “Ricky” Fuller). He loved all his nieces and nephews as if they were his own as well as his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law like siblings. He was a devoted and well-loved friend to many, with a special love of poor folks and animals.

Buddy was born on November 13, 1941, in Nash County, NC. His family later moved to Moncure, then finally Pittsboro. Until his retirement, he worked mostly as a trim carpenter and contractor. He was a highly-skilled craftsman, well-known for his attention to detail, honesty, and work ethic. It would be difficult to drive through Durham, Chapel Hill, or Pittsboro without passing homes he helped build, most notably the “Treasure House” he built for his grandchildren. He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church where he served several years as a Deacon and in their young men’s ministry “Royal Ambassadors.” Buddy never met a stranger. He loved to fish, play Rook, make furniture, talk to anyone, and drink sweet tea. Many will remember him by a familiar request, “Shug, can I get some more sweet tea please?” He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie B. and Sybil Whitaker Manning, brothers Edwin Dale Fuller (Betty Shepherd Fuller), Robert W. Fuller, Jr and Larry W. Manning.

Buddy’s family would like to thank the entire staff and the residents of The Laurels of Chatham for the great care, compassion, and friendship they showed him during his stay.

Plans for a memorial service for Buddy will be announced at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations in his memory be made to CORA Food Pantry, www.corafoodpantry.org .