Kenneth Manning, 63, of Dawsonville, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009.

He was the son of the late Raymond and Ophelia Manning and was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Tinsley; and son, Keith Manning.

He will be remembered for his kind and gentle heart and his willingness to help others.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Manning; son, Jeff Manning of Cumming; daughters, Stacy Singh and Michelle Manning, both of Cumming, Tammy Keown and Veronica Manning, both of Dawsonville; sister, Sherry (George) Koonce of Dawsonville; brothers, David Manning of Dawsonville, Gary (Linda) Manning of Cumming; several grandchildren; various other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 in the chapel of the McDonald and Son Funeral.

Interment followed at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.

McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Cumming was in charge of the arrangements.