Mr. Carlis "Louell" Ronald Manning Jr.

September 9, 1965 - September 20, 2020

Manning – Carlis “Louell” Ronald Manning, Jr., age 55, of Clay Hill, Florida passed away on September 20, 2020 at his home with loving family by his side. He was born September 9, 1965 in Orange Park, Florida to Carlis Manning, Sr. and the late Norma Jean Bell Manning. Carlis has been a lifelong resident of Clay Hill and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Middleburg. At a young age, Carlis started working outdoors with his father, Carlis, Sr., in the logging industry and found his true passion as a Logger. He later became the owner operator of C & M Timber, Inc. where he served for the past 25 years. Shortly after high school, Carlis married the love of his life, Shirley Hall on February 4, 1984. Together they were happily married for 36 amazing years and enjoyed growing their family. He was a devoted husband, caring father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. He was a real outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and dirt track racing. Carlis is preceded in death by his mother; brother, Eric Manning; sister, Cynthia Norman. Carlis is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley Manning of Clay Hill, FL; father, Carlis (Margaret) Manning of Clay Hill, FL; children, Heather Starling, Gerald Starling, Candice (Josh) Carter, Ciara (Timmy) Carter all of Clay Hill, FL, and Cheyenne (Buddy) Green of Middleburg, FL; brother, Isaac Manning of Clay Hill, FL; sister, Cecila Manning of Clay Hill, FL; and grandchildren, Noah, Blake, Cali, Rhaylen, Gracelynn, JT, and Tatum. A Celebration of Carlis’s life will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Long Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Padgett officiating. Interment will follow at Long Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.