Paul Manning Jr., 71, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his home in Hopkinsville, KY of natural causes. A native of Christian County, he was born July 4, 1950, son of the late Paul Manning, Jr. and Lerlean Wright Manning. Paul was a US Army Veteran.  He was employed as a Quality Engineer with Ebonite, he retired after forty years. Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.