Manning Driggers Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Manning Driggers, 93, of Matthews, NC, died Monday, July 30, 2018, while under hospice care at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte. Manning was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina, on February 17, 1925, the son of Manning P and Roxie Miller Driggers, Sr. He grew up there and when his country called on young men to enlist for WWII, he answered his country’s call to service in the United States Navy. He served from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Manning went on to work for Duke Power Company, where he attained the title of manager for the Meter Department before his retirement. Manning enjoyed many things in life. Some of his favorite things were gardening and birds, especially martins which he put out many gourd homes to draw them to his property. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends and he will be greatly missed. Manning is survived by his children: Delores (husband Frank) Kirkland of Indian Land, SC; Gregg (wife TinaMaria) Driggers of Charlotte, NC; and Kimberly (husband Jeff) Knell of Concord, NC. Manning is further survived by 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Manning was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and a son, Richard. Manning’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 18, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. At 11:00 AM, all present will gather in the funeral home chapel where a service honoring the life, love and blessing of this wonderful father, grandfather and friend. Following the chapel service, all gathered are welcome to join the family in formal procession to Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, where Manning will be laid to rest with Navy honors.

Manning Driggers Jr

February 17, 1925 - July 30, 2018