George Allen Manning

George Allen Manning, 58, of Sebring, FL, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born in Harrison, Idaho on May 11, 1924 to George and Alzada Mae (Donaldson) Manning. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Southern California. George enlisted in the U.S. Navy, February 4, 1942 and retired in 1969 completing 27 years of service to his country. During his service he was awarded the American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia Clast, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Unit Nations Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After retiring from the Navy, George went to work for the United States Postal Service in Miami, FL for over 20 years once again retiring in 1990. Following Hurricane Andrew, George moved to Sebring in 1992. Health issues required him to move in with his daughter and family in 2007. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow and telling stories from his Navy days. George is survived by a sister, Betty Jean Michaud of Minnesota, daughter Tandi Mezie and husband Mike of Sebring, son George Manning II of Sebring, daughter Dawn Manning of California, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.