Mr. James Manning, 75, of Rochester, formerly of Berwyn, IL, passed away at 9:55 AM, Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at his residence. Jim was born in Sevierville, TN on October 6, 1936, to Henry Melvin & Kathleen Owen Manning. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Helen and Nadine, and a brother Henry. Serving with the U.S. Army in Germany during the mid-1950's, Jim was a paratrooper. Remembered as headstrong, Jim let it be known, it was his way or the highway. Born in the Smoky Mountains, it was one of his favorite places to visit. Kentucky, the Carolinas and Tennessee were also among his favorite destinations. Jim loved antiquing, going to the flea markets and getting the best bang for his buck. To relax he listened to old country like George Jones, Patsy Kline and Ronnie Milsap. Jim will be lovingly remembered by a daughter, Theresa Manning-Esparza & husband Frank of Rochester, a son Jimmy Manning of Knox, and 12 grandchildren: James Manning, Justin Manning, Ashley Manning, Sheldon Hubbard, Brenda Hubbard, Jackie Spiller, Daniel Manning, Adam Lozano, Robert Joseph Lozano, Sarah Griffin, & Jennifer Miracle; and a sister, Helen Frittz of Hanover. He was preceded in death by his parents, life long partner and friend Bessie Hubbard, a daughter Brenda Partin, a son Steven Hubbard, 2 grandsons Terry Lee Partin, & Anthony Champion, a sister Nadine Cairo, a brother, Henry Manning, and 2 nieces, Janice Elledge & Katherine Frittz. A celebration of the life of James Manning will be at 12:30 PM, Saturday, April 28, 2012 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.