PAUL ROGER MANNING of Smyrna, Tennessee was born on May 15, 1962. He passed peacefully in his sleep on June 23, 2009, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Paul was the adored husband of Marilyn, the beloved son of JoAnn Manning, and brother to Priscilla West, Phillip, Jonathan Buck and David Manning. He was a former member of the U. S. Army and Paul most recently served his country as the training coordinator in the U. S. Liaison Office of the United States Embassy to the United Arab Emirates. Family and friends will remember Paul as an avid handyman whose tremendous sense of humor and generous spirit brightened the lives of all who knew him. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna with John E. Manning officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Pleasantville, Tn. near Centerville, Tn. with military rites at 2 pm Monday. Visitation with the family will be 3-7 pm Sunday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna 615-459-3254 www.woodfinchapel.com