Eddie Lukaski "Shugg" Manning of Rockford departed this earthly life June 4, 2025. He was born December 15, 1970 in Rockford, IL the son of Eddie and Alma Manning. Eddie was employed as a machinist by Cotta Transmission in Beloit, WI; 15 years before becoming ill. He was a member of the Lt Robert C.A. Carlson Post #1207 American Legion. Eddie was a member of Same Wind Riders Motor Cycle Club. He graduated from Auburn High School class of 1988 and graduated from Concordia University in 2004 where he received his Associates Degree.

Eddie leaves to cherish many loving memories, his daughter, Kyaira El-Amin; parents, Eddie Lee and Alma Manning; two brothers, Michael (Paula) Manning and DeEdrik (Angela) Manning; two nieces, Tyra Miller and Ariyah Manning; five nephews Traidyn Thomas, Trevin Brown, Mario Mirabile, Bryson Thomas and Zayne Manning; great niece, Meila Miller; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and many special friends including special family friends who he loved like his own children, Ashley and Marco Washington; and grandson, Kendall Washington.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Gomez Chapel A.M.E. Church 1509 Michigan Ave. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.