Cornelius Manning Price

Cornelius Manning Price,born on June 10,1921 in Henrico County to the late Ida Jones Price and Phillip Price,was the fourth of nine children. Departing his life on Friday,April 26,2013. he is preceded by four brothers,Leon.Ellis.Walter and Wilburt,and one sister,Inez Burrell. He received his early education in the Henrico County Public Schools and graduated from Virginia Randolph High School. After graduating,he entered the Armed Forces and served in World War II for three years,three months and three days. After an honorable discharge,Manning then furthered his education at Virginia State College,receiving his degree in Electrical Engineering and obtaining his electrician license. He then became the most sought-after electrician,plumber and mechanic in the community and throughtout Richmond and surrounding countries. Manning joined Gravel Hill Baptist Church at an early age and began his journey as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. In doing so on his journey,he became a Sunday School Teacher,the Church Clerk for over 45 years and Missionary and President of the Varina and Fairfield Sunday School Union. He also served as Mason with the St. James Lodge #300. At the age of 21,he began to expand his love for Gos's people and the community and became part of St. James Baptist Church. Manning loved music and joined what was known as the Gospel Chorus and also was honored as the man of the year. He faithfully served both churchs every Sunday morning until his health began to decline. As an active part of the Varina Communuty,he found the love of his life in the person of Doris Johnathan. After getting married and beginning their lives together,Manning worked at Brooks Transporation Company and Hemingway Trucking Company where he retired after 30 Years of service.Manning was one that always had a desire to be working,so after his retiremenr he began working for Ford Motor Company rebuilding motors for automibiles. Manning love gardening and spending time with his sons,grandchildren,and the rest of his family. He enjoyed sharing stories about his life's journey. He leaves to cherish his memory,his wife of 63 years,Doris H.Price,three sons,Manning(Bernice),Marvins,Sr. and Michael (Jill) Price;seven grandchildren,Shakia,Marvin Jr., Marcus.Kimberly,Donavan,Jonathan,and a devoted grandson,Nathan Price;three great-grand children,Marvin III,Malik, and Maxwell,three sisters,Hattie Michell(Columbus Ohio),Dorothy Henley and Mary Janet Vaughan;brother-in-law,Christie Johnathan,sister-in-law,Marian Martin,Bernice Johnathan,Gloria Johnathan and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Cornelius Manning Price

June 6, 1921 - April 26, 2013