Mike R. Manning, 68, of Nederland, died Friday, February 12, 2016. He was born on December 16, 1947, in Port Arthur, to Pauline Kimler Manning and C.J. Manning.

Mike retired as a lieutenant from the Beaumont Police Department in 2006. Early in life he was a forest firefighter. He served in Vietnam in the United States Navy. Mike was very active in animal rescue. He was a wonderful husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to all.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Manning of Nederland; son, Ted Manning; daughter, Shannon Manning; stepson, Reagan Carter and his wife, Crystal; stepdaughters, Candy Carter, Cara Elsbury, and Chris Labit and her husband, Eric; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Manning’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2016, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Manning’s name may be made to Alzheimer Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.