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Julian Layne “Jody” Manning of Lexington, KY, formerly of West Liberty, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his residence, at the age of 55 years & 20 days. He was born Sunday, September 7, 1969 at West Liberty, KY, son of Robert Julian & Natalie Elaine Stacy Manning.
Jody was a 1987 graduate of Morgan County High School. He went on from high school to graduate cosmetology school in Morehead, KY. He worked as a hairdresser in Lexington, KY for several years. Jody will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Natalie Stacy Manning; his brother, Robert Shane Manning; and his grandparents, Berlin & Helen Stacy and Stanford & Anna Catherine Manning.
Jody is survived by his sister, Stacey Williams (Tommy) of Clarksville, TN; three nephews & one niece, Tristan Daniel, Colby Gevedon, Micah Williams, & Olivia Williams; great nieces & nephews, Macey, Cooper, Sunny Rae, Liam, Dixon, & Lauren; uncle & aunts, John Lee & Barbara Stacy & Jeanette Stacy; very special friend, Mary Graham “GiGi” Burton; and his two fur babies, his little dog, Tipsy and his cat, Lila.
Funeral service, 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Potter Funeral Home, with his family and friends speaking. Visitation from 1 – 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Potter Funeral Home.
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