Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Manning, 71, of Franklin, Texas, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Jim was born on February 6, 1948 in Lampasas, Texas.  He graduated from Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He married Colleen Flood on February 27, 1971.  Jim pastored in six Baptist churches over a period of 40 years.  He was pastor at First Baptist Church Franklin, Texas for the last 20 of those years.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn and Juanita Manning.

He is survived by:

His wife, Colleen Manning

Two daughters and sons-in-law, Christi and husband John Curtis and Dana Manning and husband Mike McCorkle

One granddaughter, Caitlyn Manning Curtis

Two sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte and Paul Stephenson and Trink and Jack Ruthven.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Franklin, Texas, with visitation beginning at 10:30 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to Hospice Brazos Valley 502W. 26 ^th Street Bryan, Texas 77803 or First Baptist Church Franklin, Texas P.O. Box 365 Franklin, Texas 77856