Mr. James Henry Manning, Jr. Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. James Henry Manning, Jr.

James (Bobo) Henry Manning Jr, 70, unexpectedly transitioned from this life early Saturday morning January 6, 2024 at Hospice of the Piedmont. James as born in Hamer, SC and raised in High Point, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Lillian Manning; two brothers, Preston Manning and Carl Rogers; three sisters, Joyce Miller, Lillian Manning and Shirley Lavonne Manning; one nephew, Carlos D. Manning; one great-grandson, Jahmiyan Lee Jackson and one son, Damien Sanders.

James attended the High Point Public Schools. He worked in the furniture industry. He also worked in the receiving and shipping department at Columbia Freight Line in High Point.

James played drums in a singing group called Sensational Playboy Band. He would often help people do housework and yard work in their homes to pick up extra funds. James was a loving, funny man who loved telling jokes and cutting up with his family and friends. He loved dancing, James loved all his children very much and talked about them all the time. James was also known for grabbing a pole and being acrobatic. If you ran across Bobo, he would surely leave you with a smile and laugh. There was never a dull moment.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Shirley McFadden and his father, James H. Manning Sr., both of High Point, NC; four daughters, Djuana Jackson, Ulaunda Williams, Tora Ross all of High Point, NC; and Lakesha Brown of Laurinburg, NC; three sons, Nathan Little (LaQuita) and Cedric Greene (Lee) both of High Point, NC; and Joevonnie Sanders (Vanessa) of Rock Hill, SC; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jimmy Manning of Hamer, SC, Lamont Withers (Keisha) and Nathaniel Manning both of High Point, NC; ten sisters, Margaret Bethea of Hamer, SC; Nell Leggett of New York; Alice Manning, Ester Leggett Berry (Bobby C), Iris Gibson (Gerald), Doris Manning, Betty Manning, Tina Brockington (Prentiss), Lisa Manning all of High Point, NC; and Jan Mays of Greensboro, NC. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, great nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Caring Hands S.E.E. LLC sent The Peace Lily for Mr. James Henry Manning, Jr. - January 17, 2024

The Team at Caring Hands S.E.E. LLC sends our deepest condolences to the Manning Family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.

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Kimberly Hines sent Eternal Peace Basket for Mr. James Henry Manning, Jr. - January 08, 2024

To: the family of Mr. James Henry Manning, Jr.
From: The Hines Family of Durham, NC
We love you and are praying for peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.

I will always carry you in my heart. Missed you and found you. Love, Lorraine

We extend our sincere condolences to the Manning family. May the Peace of God Almighty comfort your hearts now, and in the days and years to come. With Love, Melanie B. Jones & the Boyd family 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

Good evening Family ..The Walden and Armstrong family sending our love to the Manning family hope you find comfort leaning on each other and friends as you going through this difficult time ..May our Lord continue to hold you in his loving arms as you going through this storm .. Love .Cynthia A Walden ..

Praying for the Manning Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂 and the Class of 1989 From High Point Central High School 🌹🍇😂🎭🧤🧴

Hello Family ! Please accept our heartfelt condolences to this family from the ladies of the flower shop .We praying for you as you Celebrate the life of BOBO..RIP 🌹🌹 The flower Shop Ladies ..

Imma miss you Bruh Love you Jan

Sending Our Deepest Condolences To The Family Of "Bobo" The Manning Family Has Been Around For Decades This Is Such An unfortunate tragedy across the city of High Point I remember when "Bobo" Gave Me The Nickname "Amazing Grace" I'll never forget now all I'm left reminding how sweet the sound from the sweet melody of hearing you call me that again until we meet again I want to remind the family that weeping may endure in the night but joyth comes in the morning . Sincerely David Lee & Edith

Praying for the family and sending my condolences Janet Hill Graham

RIP 💞✌🏾✌🏾REST ON

The team at Caring Hands S.E.E. LLC would like to extend our prayers and condolences to Djuana and the Manning Family.

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. RIP "BOBO" NANCE & G.BOSTIC FAMILY

PRAYERS TO THE MANNING FAMILY .REST IN PEACE BOBO..ROBIN KENNEDY AND FAMILY

With deepest sympathy.......The Lovett family

Sending deepest condolences to the Manning family Dorothy Wilson and family

To the Mannings Family, Bobo was a good all around person, funny, met him years ago at Washington Terrace Park. God bless the Family, praying for peace and comfort. The Gilmer Family

RIP BOBO, GOD bless the Manning family.He was always a dresser.Always kept us laughing in school. GOD got you. David (Sonny) Ledbetter.

Praying for the Manning family on the loss of Bobo. He was such a funny and loving person. You have our condolences. Doug and Shirlon Brown

Bobo was hilariously funny and always willing to help. We thank you Manning Family for the sharing of Bobo to our family. Bobo will be missed. From the Howze Family, Huff Family in Massachusetts.

My sincere condolences to the Manning family. When I think about Bobo, I think about how funny he was and a great dancer. I pray that God give you peace, during this time of your loss. RIP Bobo!
Lorraine Whitworth Jackson

Sending prayers and condolences, to the Manning family. Angel Mcbee and Family

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Manning 🕊️🙏🕊️ Sharon Green and Family

Too the manning family my condolences goes out to you from whitney and mona uncle Bobo u will be missed by many may u take your rest.

To the Manning family Boo will always be dear to my heart long time friend and family sorry for your loss praying for the family.Patricia and the McFadden family.

Prayers To The Manning Family From The Dragon Family.

To the Manning family. Carolyn Kent

My Condolences to the Manning family.My Childhood friend. Carolyn Kent

Prayers to the Manning family from the Whitfield family

RIP Bobo, I've known u since Meredith Ct growing up uwere always ajoy to be around kept everyone laughing ToThe Family MrHenry so sorry for your loss praying for peace and strength Dorothy Buchannon and Family

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