Earl Linn Manning (Hartville)'s Obituary
Earl Linn Manning, son of Hartsell Clarence, Jr. and Paula Freeman Manning, was born February 22, 1964 in Cabool, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Richland, Missouri, at the age of fifty years and eighteen days.
On September 8, 2007, Earl was united in marriage to Cindy Marie Wiyrick and gained three sons and a foster-daughter.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Chestar and Helen Freeman; paternal grandparents, Hartsell Clarence Manning, Sr and Thelma Pettit; his father, Hartsell Clarence Manning, Jr; a step-father, Robert Allen; aunt, Sandy Freeman; one sister, Treva Dawn Manning.
Earl is survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home; sons, Tim Wiyrick and wife Jenifer of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Kevin Wiyrick of Seymour, Missouri; Ethan Wiyrick of Springfield, Missouri; foster-daughter Patricia Swopes of Seymour; his mother, Paula Allen of Hartville, Missouri; his mother- and father-in-law, Bob and Linda Cottengim of Norwood, Missouri; brother-in-law, Bobby Cottengim and wife Tracy of Norwood, Missouri; nieces, Ashlynne and Jordan, both of Norwood, Missouri; brother, Gary Allen of Hartville, Missouri; nephew Dradin Allen of Norwood, Missouri; brother, Jerry Allen of Hartville, Missouri; a niece, Shantrail Allen Entrikin, of Hartville, Missouri; grandchildren, Devon, Dylan, Delaney, Autumn, Jacob, Joshua, David, and Abby; as well as other relatives and many friends.
Earl loved being a family man. He was a good step-dad to the boys, and was always ready to lend an ear or give advice. He was blessed that his new blended family loved him and each other.
His passion in life was to spoil or torment his grandchildren and they loved to dish it back to him.
Earl accepted Jesus Christ at a young age. Being on the road made it difficult for him to attend a church, but when time allowed, he would stop at the truckers chapel in whatever truck stop he was at.
He was an avid Dale Earnhardt, Jr., fan and when home on race day, he could be heard cheering him on across the neighborhood. His hobbies were model cars, and tinkering and detailing his own vehicles. He collected NASCAR memorabilia, replica semi-trucks, model cars, rebel flags, and eagles.
He also enjoyed collecting music. His taste varied from Hank Williams, Jr. to Rock and Roll, to Gospel. He used his music to get through the rough times in his life.
Earl was an awesome family man and friend. He would bend over backwards to help a friend. He never met a stranger, and everywhere he went, he met someone he knew. Earl loved talking and many have said if he got paid for talking that he would have been a millionaire.
He was a born trucker, and at an early age, Earl told his mother that he was going to drive over the road. He did so for over thirteen years.
Earl was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends.
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