Travis was born December 1, 1937 in Abilene to William Travis and Mabel Wayne Sugg Manning. He served for a short time in the United States Army. Travis was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved NFL football and smalltown living. He married Sylvia Hagan June 29, 2005, and lived out the rest of his life in Eastland County.

He was preceded in death by parents Mabel Wayne Sugg Manning and Travis Manning, Sr.

Survivors include wife Sylvia Hagan Manning of Eastland; son Lee Edmond Manning and wife Monica of Grand Prairie; daughter Holly Manning Lockett and husband Daren of Destin, Florida; granddaughter Gabrielle Kursteiner Fenn and husband Casey and their daughter Delilah Casey Fenn of Brock; grandson John Zachary Kursteiner of Weatherford. Graveside services were held Monday, March 3, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery with Marvin Baucom officiating.