Charles B. Manning

I know its a little late ,I did not know that Mr Manning passed away!!! Imsoooo sorry. He was the best friend anyone could have. I worked for him when I was very young and had the best time ever!! and saw him a few times at Spindletop downtown. My prayers go out to the Family!!! love him very much!!! Jo Ann

Mr. Manning was a wonderful man, I was always excited to go to work. I worked at Mannings as a teen. I loved Mr. Manning he taught me alot about skating. He was a great person, boss and friend. I would like to send my sympathy to all the family. He will be greatly missed.

Sad to see another WW2 Hero pass. He was such a gentleman, and was one of my hero's. I remember as a teen, shaking his hand, and thinking, WOW, I'm shaking the hand of a real, honest to goodness, super pilot! Time to time I'd drop in to skate, and would always talk airplanes with Charles. It was a search for the BD-5, then after it was recovered, it served as the backdrop in the skating rink for halloween. Charles, thanks a million for everything, you'll forever live in our memories.

Coda Riley

We held a number of birthday parties at the Manning Skating rink. So sorry for your loss. From one aviator to another,
Clear Skies and Tail Winds!!
Dan Leone

I was an honor and privilege to have know and worked for Mr. Manning. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers go out to the Manning and Creason families.
Love, Ellen, Kirk and Stafford

Corrine, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Manning. I just heard about it today. I really loved him. He made me laugh every time I worked with him !!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Mr. Manning used to call me little bit when i was a kid at mannings skating rink. I will miss you mr manning

The skating rink was a memorable part of my childhood. My condolences to the family and my friend, Diane.
My prayers go you and the family.

I grew to love skating at Manning's Skate Rink. A lot of great memories and friends shared there.

My sincere sympathies to the Manning family,
Aleta

I am sad to hear that Charles has passed. I spent many hours at his old skating rink at the Gateway Shopping Center when I was a kid. I have very fond memories of him and his family.