Robert William George Manning

Robert William George "Bob" Manning went to be with his Lord on March 7, 2022. He departed peacefully and surrounded by his family. Bob's personality was too big to capture in words: he relished being the center of attention and making people laugh. He also loved music, God, the Broncos, his family, and sharing his opinion. Strong-willed and fiercely determined, he was a true beacon to those lucky enough to know him and the toughest person any of us have known. He was born on February 6, 1957, in Prairie Grove, Ark., to Robert Douglas Manning and Margaret Eilleen Manning, both of whom have preceded Bob in going to God. An electrical engineer by trade, he enjoyed a distinguished career; he was extremely proud of his numerous patents and accomplishments particularly his work on the first USB controller. Bob was also extremely involved in his church and local communities; he helped start a church congregation, spent decades as a volunteer choir director, founded a non-profit musical organization, and served on the school board. Bob married his best friend, Anita Manning, in 1978, and they created a wonderful life for each other and their two children, Chris (Amber) and Matt (Renee). He was a very proud grandparent to both Jack (11) and Leonard (8). He is also survived by siblings, Margaret Poeppel (Wolfgang) of Augsburg, John Manning of Bentonville, Ark., Dorothy Ivey (Greg) of Gentry, Ark., and Keith Patton (Mary) of Centennial, Colo. Bob will be remembered with a memorial service at Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church (20256 Hunting Downs Way, Monument) on March 26 at 2 p.m. (visitation at 1:00). Flowers may be sent to Swan Law Funeral Home (501 Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs). Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery (1005 Hancock Expy in Colorado Springs). For those who would prefer to honor Bob in other ways, the family suggests donations to Tri-Lakes Music Association or the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Please, take an extra deep breath and share hugs with those whom you love.