Celebrating the Life of
Ken Manning
May 30, 1959 — June 23, 2024
Obituary
Kenneth V. Manning, 65, peacefully passed away early Sunday Morning, June 23, 2024 at his home. Ken was loved by many.
His life accomplishments included helping others but most importantly, spending time with his children and grand child.
Ken spent 25 years in Law Enforcement as a Sergeant with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, he also worked in collaboration with the FBI and FDLE. He was trained in a variety of law enforcement subjects, including Emergency Response Team, Swat Operations, Bombs, and Incident Command. After retiring from the JAA police department, he was a road guard for the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, residing in Florida, Ken is survived by his son, Ryan Manning, daughter, McKenzi English, and grandson, Aiden.
In PA - Mother, Marsha Manning, sisters, Kelly Manning, Kimberly Lucas, brother, Robert S. Manning and nieces and nephews- Randy, Chelsea, Shawn, Shannon and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert K. Manning.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Leukemia Foundation
close to Ken’s heart via [Ken Manning Memorial Fund] (https://www.givesendgo.com/KenManningMemorial) .
Please leave your fond memories of Ken Manning’s life on his BlueButterfly.com page.
Memorial of Life Service will be held at Lakeshore Baptist Church, 2363 Blanding Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210, on July 2, 2024, from 11AM -2PM.
Memories and Condolences
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My dad and I at the Steelers vs Jags game in 2018. Steelers won in the last minute.
Dad playing with my dog, Faron.
I met Ken around 2005 at Cecil field. Turned out we had daughters in the same sports programs at school so I got to hang out with him at the games as well as seeing him around work every now and then. He helped me with weapons training for two of my daughters for which I will always be thankful. I will truly miss him and the world is a better place because of him. My heart goes out to his son Ryan and daughter McKenzie for their loss of a great dad.
Love you Ken and will.miss you deeply you had a heart of Gold. The last time I talk to you said your children were the best accomplishment of your life and how proud you were of them and all they accomplished
Ken, was the "go-to-guy" for us at JAA. His ability to connect with people, personally, always amazed me. He was a really good person and would do everything he could to help anyone. An amazing man! My deepest condolences and prayers to the family.
My friend Ken . . . I can hardly believe you are gone. And yet I am comforted to know that you are in heaven above. A friend, a confident and all around amazing man. My condolences to your family. You will be missed my friend. Not just by your family and friends, but by those of us who loved you as a brother. So many great memories together. So many adventures. Save a place for us my friend. Love you still, and wish you the homecoming you deserve in Heaven. God’s speed my dear friend.