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Gregory Lee "Gregg" Manning
November 24, 2018

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Gregory Lee (Gregg) Manning

Oak View, CA

Gregory Lee Manning (Gregg) 62, of Oak View, California passed away November 24, 2018 in Ojai, California after a long illness.

Gregg was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Cooper Lee and Peggy Davis Manning on August 2, 1956. He attended Morristown-Hamblen East High School in Morristown, Tennessee and graduated in 1974. He went on to earn a bachelor's of arts degree in music from East Tennessee State University.

Gregg was an accomplished musician who sang and played many instruments including piano, saxophone, guitar, clarinet, flute and ukulele. He taught several generations of students at Heck Music and Instrumental Music over many years. He was also active in the Ventura County music scene, playing with various bands including Cloud 9 and Ventura Jazz Ensemble where he played alto saxophone.

Gregg was an avid surfer who epitomized the Ventura surfer lifestyle and could be found most days at Emma Wood State Beach.

Gregg is survived by his mother, Peggy Manning; sister, Devera Baxley (Randy); brother, Gary Manning (Debbie); Nieces, Mindy Osborne (Brian), Larissa Harkleroad (Cory), Heather Harmon (Christopher); and great nieces & nephews, Madyson Osborne, Bryson Osborne, Jackson Osborne, Cally Harkleroad, Dylan Harkleroad, Sonner Harkleroad, and Faith Hardin.

He is preceded in death by his father, Cooper Manning.

Gregg's friends and family wish to extend their gratitude to Ojai Continuing Care Center and Livingston Hospice for their care, compassion, and support.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Church, 65 MacMillan Ave, Ventura, California, on December 15th at 10:00am with Pastor Jack Rickman officiating.

Arrangements are under the care of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.


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Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service
757 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
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