Robert Vineyard "Bob" Manning

Robert (Bob) Vineyard Manning, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away October 31st, 2026. Bob was born in Knoxville, TN, and grew up in Dandridge. As a young man, Bob moved to Michigan where he worked in the automotive industry, married and raised 5 daughters. After retiring from General Motors, he moved back home to Dandridge where he enjoyed the lake life surrounded by treasured family members and neighbors.

Above all, Bob will be remembered for his kindness. Bob spent his life helping people and loving his family. He had a passion for cars and loved to help his neighbors and family members fix their cars. He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and was a fan of Tennessee and Michigan sports teams.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Zelma Hightower and John Ernest Manning; Brothers Lawrence Manning, John Ernest “Jack” Manning (Clara Ann), Kenneth Manning (Geraldine), and sisters Edna Tate (Douglas), Mary McMahan (Theodore), Wilma Edmonds (Clyde & Frank), Carolyn Taylor (Orville), and Mildred Fox (Henry).

He is survived by his brothers Allen Manning (Betty), Ray Manning (Polly), and his best friend, Lois Reeves. In addition, his daughters Cynthia Brown (Larry), Carrie Kobish, Carmen Kobish, Connie Taylor (Randell), and Carolyn Robin Thomas (Darren). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 3. 2026 from 5PM to 7PM at Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge. The memorial service will be Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Family and friends will proceed to Hills Union Cemetery for burial to immediately follow the service.

Farrar Funeral Home of Dandridge is honored to serve the Manning family.