MILTON - Elmer L. Manning formerly of Linwood, Pa. passed away Fri. March 22, 2013, at Beebe Medical Center. Elmer was a retired maintenance mechanic with Balt Anchor and Chain in Chester, Pa. He loved fishing, but gardening was his passion. He was a member of Midway Assembly of God in Lewes. Elmer had been a pastor with Trinity Christian Church in Newtown Square, Pa. and enjoyed preaching. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma J. Manning; his parents, Marion A. and Mary Etta (Baker) Manning; and two sons, Denver L. and Terry W. Manning. He is survived by three sons, Eugene B., of Ark., Douglas A., of Milton and David J. Manning, of Bethlehem, Pa.; a daughter, Shirley Manning Stewart, of Wilmington; a brother, Charles Manning, of Chichester, Pa.; half-sister, Bea Allen, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, March 25, 2013 in the Midway Assembly of God, 34677 Old Postal Lane, Lewes, DE, with visitation after 10 a.m. Burial will be Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Memorial Cemetery, 2321 Westchester Pike, Broomall, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to Midway Assembly of God, Benevolence Fund, PO Box 669, Lewes, DE 19958. Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, of Milton.