Robert Joseph Manning

Robert J. "Bob" Manning, 87, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his home in Jackson. He was born August 21, 1935, in Bloomfield, son of Albert and Maude Spangler Manning. He and Margaret M. "Peggy" Muegge were married August 29, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob grew up in St. Louis graduating from Roosevelt High School in June 1953. He worked at Ralston Purina Company in the shipping department, chemical laboratory and public relations department. He volunteered for the draft and served in the Army and Army Reserves from September 16, 1955 until he was honorably discharged on September 30, 1961. For the majority of his active service he was stationed at The Infantry School at Fort Benning Georgia as an Instructor for radio maintenance and repair. In June 1962 he graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Bob was a cartographer at the Aeronautical Chart and Information Service in St. Louis assisting in the preparation of aeronautical charts for the United States Air Force. He was hired by Donald L. Harrison to Manage accounting operations for his companies: Girardeau Contractors, Delta Asphalt, Southeast Missouri Stone Company, Southern Illinois Stone Company and DLH Services. He established Colonial Business Services providing accounting and income tax services for businesses and individuals. He owned and operated Record Data/SMS which furnished real estate title insurance and real estate appraisals for lenders. Bob was a state certified Real Estate Appraiser. He was a past member of Cape Girardeau Breakfast Optimist, Cape Kiwanis Club and The Optimist Club of Jackson and Jackson Trail Riders. He was a member of Missouri Southeastern Model Railroad Club. Loving survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret Manning, a daughter, Linda Marie (Steven) Sebaugh all of Jackson; two grandchildren, Scott Sebaugh and Kate (Michael) Smith. He was preceded in death by brother, Richard Manning and sister, Evelyn Strauss. There will be a private family graveside at a later date. Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Online condolences may be sent to the family visiting Robert's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.