Andrew Madison Manning “Buddy,” 90, passed away September 1, 2021 in Oklahoma, where
he lived with his daughter. Buddy was a graduate of Vanderbilt University in
Tennessee with a degree in chemical engineering. Following graduation, he enlisted
in the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Missouri during the Korean War. After
his tour of duty, Buddy followed in his father’s footsteps and started a successful
trucking business, Manning Motor Express. His trucking business was
multi-dimensional with terminals in Bowling Green, Owensboro, Louisville, Nashville,
and Lafayette, Tennessee. Buddy was a board member of the Southern Motor Carriers
Conference serving as treasurer and a member of the Delta Nu Alpha Transportation
Fraternity. He was also an avid gardener.
He was preceded in death by his parents, E.W. and Lillian Manning; his brother,
William Manning; his first wife and mother of his children, Carole; his second wife,
Mai; his son, Wayde; and his granddaughter, Nicole.
He is survived by his daughter, Andi Manning (Cecil); daughter-in-law, Mary Lou
Manning; grandsons, Nicholas Manning of Glasgow, Heath Manning (Emilee) of Texas,
and Cole Manning (Bri) of Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the DAV Chapter #20 c/o
Jay Harville 3742 Lyons School Road Glasgow, Kentucky 42141.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 10th with Military
Honors provided by the DAV Chapter #20 of Glasgow, Kentucky at the Glasgow Municipal
Cemetery with a Celebration of Life immediately following at the home of Mary Lou
Manning 737 Dripping Springs Road Glasgow, Kentucky 42141.
- F. Crow & Son is both honored and privileged to be entrusted in the care of Mr.
Manning. Please share your condolences with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com.
