Mr. Donnie Lavone Manning, age 53 of Sparta, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence.

Donnie was born April 8, 1968 in Smithville, Tennessee. He was an employee of Ficosa after a long career at Norcom. An avid outdoorsman, Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing near his home at Tulip Bay on Center Hill Lake. He also enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering in his shop. Most of all, Donnie loved to spend time with family and friends as he enjoyed the simple comforts of life. He is preceded in death by his father Alvin Porter Manning.

Surviving family members include his wife Hattie Manning of Sparta

Children: Andrew Billings of Sparta, Alesha Billings and Marty of Baxter, Donnie Adam Manning and wife Amy of Cookeville

Grandchildren: Tristin, Angelia, Jamie, Mia, Amber, Haven, Aubri, Grayson, Xavier, Hailey and Tyrah

Mother: Kathleen Palmer of Smithville

Sister: Connie Manning Baker and husband Nathan of Sparta

A Celebration of Life will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Rock Castle Emmanuel Church of Christ. Elder Fabon Nicholson will officiate. Fellowship with a potluck dinner will follow at the Twin Oaks Community Center.