William Wilbert Manning

William Wilbert Manning, age 93, of the Richwoods Community near Arkadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. He was born Aug. 30, 1924, to the late Leslie and Roxie Wells Manning. Wilbert was a member of Richwoods Baptist Church and a U. S. Navy veteran. He will be remembered for his love of farming, gardening and blue grass music. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Leslie Wayne Manning, and a sister, Helen Hendrix. Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Hazel Inez Manning; two daughters, Treva and Teresa; a son, Billy; a son-in-law, Tom; a daughter-in-law, Janice; six grandchildren, Robert Ezell, James David Ezell, Tammy McWhorter, Todd Manning, Michelle Williams and Bobby Mertink; and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be Tuesday at Richwoods Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Richwood Cemetery Fund % Nicky Todd, 170 Mt. Zion Rd. Arkadelphia, Ark., 71923. Online register available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.