Hilton – Kenneth D. Manning Sr., passed away on January 4, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents and grandsons, William Manning and Ronald Rafferty Jr. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Nancy Manning; children, Ken (Karen) Manning Jr., Deborah Manning, Barbara (Ronald) Rafferty, Karen (Michael) Jennison, Brenda (Colin) Walker, Stephen (Melissa) Davis; grandchildren, David (Martha Kneeland) Manning, Elizabeth (Matthew) Wood, Kimberly (Nick) Corson, Jennifer Rafferty, Katie (Justin) Klee, Sarah Jennison, Samuel Jennison, Jeffrey Davis; great-grandchildren, Kida Wood, Sophie Corson, Jonah Corson, Noah Klee; brother, Frank (Janet) Manning.
Ken dearly loved his family and friends and cherished every moment with them. Ken was a wonderful cook. He loved the outdoors, gardening, football, woodworking, music, photography, antiquing and camping. Ken was a technical consultant for Hartford Insurance for 31 years and earned Hartford’s national Quality Achievement Award. Ken was a graduate of Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA.
A heartfelt thanks to Edna Tina Wilson Living Center staff for the compassionate care Ken received.
A memorial service will be held at Hilton United Methodist Church, 21 West Ave, Hilton, NY 14468 on February 8, 2025 at 2pm. Private interment.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hilton United Methodist Church.
