A house RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR. WILLIAM "BILL" MANNING OF ABBEVILLE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. William "Bill" Manning on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of eighty-three; and

 

Whereas, born in Abbeville to the late Rennie F. Manning and Daisy Cann Manning, Dr. Manning was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1960, and continued his education at Erskine College, where he earned his degree in 1963; and

 

Whereas, from an early age, Dr. Manning recognized his calling to medicine and pursued that vocation by earning his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.  Following graduation, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He completed his residency training in Augusta, Georgia, and at Greenville Memorial Hospital before establishing a distinguished career as an orthopedic surgeon. After thirty-five years of dedicated service with Oakwood Orthopedic in Greenville, he retired in 2004; and

 

Whereas, beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Manning was an avid gardener and flower enthusiast who delighted in cultivating daylilies, carefully tending his yard, and collecting Model A automobiles; and 

 

Whereas, above all, he was a man of deep faith and a devoted member of Gilgal Methodist Church for many years; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Manning will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen Stoddard Manning; his children, William Steven Manning of Abbeville, Dr. Benjamin Meyer Manning of Greenville, and Dr. Erika Lyn Manning of Florence; his two grandchildren, Madeline Grace Manning and William Benjamin Manning; and a host of extended family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife of fifty-one years, Alma Janice "Jan" Ashley Manning, and by his brothers, Gerald Manning and Franklin Manning.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Dr. William "Bill" Manning of Abbeville and extend their deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family. 

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