Joe McDonald Manning

Joseph McDonald "Joe Mack" Manning, widower of Jo Ann Sparks Manning, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones in Mt. Sterling, KY. He was an 86 year old born in Cynthiana, KY to the union of the late Jesse McDonald and Mary Elizabeth Taylor Manning, an Army Veteran and member of North Middletown Christian Church. Joe worked as a funeral director at Herald & Stewart from when the doors opened in 1970 to 2019. He was a beloved member of our team that will always be remembered for his storytelling and 49 years of dedicated service.

He is survived by a daughter, Diana Manning Updike (Danny) of Mt. Sterling, KY; 4 sons, Joey Manning (Sharon) of Mt. Sterling, KY, Tim Manning (April) of Mt. Sterling, KY, Patrick Manning (Heather) of Lexington, KY and David Manning (Brandi) of Grayson, KY; 11 grandchildren, Ashley Becraft (Dustin) of Stanton, KY, Danielle Blair (Tyler) of Mt. Sterling, KY, Joe Manning III (Jennifer) of Clemmons, NC, Mack Manning (Jenna) of Mt. Sterling, KY, Trevor Manning of Mt. Sterling, KY, Jaxon Manning of Mt. Sterling, KY, Kellie Langlois (Anthony Trabish) of Buford, SC, Ben Manning (Anna Cox) of Lexington, KY, Abby Manning of Lexington, KY, Audrey Manning of Grayson, KY and Nate Manning of Grayson, KY, 5 great grandchildren, Kamryn Becraft of Stanton, KY, Zak Becraft of Stanton, KY, Ethan Snowden of Mt. Sterling, KY, Joey Manning of Clemmons, NC and Olivia Manning of Clemmons, NC, a cousin, Robert Taylor of Naples, FL, a brother in law, Donald Sparks of Wilmington, DE and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Joe was preceded in death by a grandson, Dawson Sparks Manning along with 2 sisters, Mary Ann Walling and Gwen Bailey.

His memorial service will be 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals with Pastor Stephanie Moon presiding. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial service from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A private graveside service will be held for family only.

Arrangements are placed in the care of Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals.