James C. "Jim" Manges

James “Jim” C. Manges, 80, of Findlay, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born June 7, 1946, in Bluffton, Ohio, to George and Mabel (Stiner) Manges. Jim was first married to Darlene Manges who preceded him in death. He later married Susan Rohrer Numbers in 2005, and she survives him in Findlay.

A graduate of Liberty-Benton High School, Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1965 and served for six years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1971. Following his military service, he began a career with Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, where he worked as a tire builder for 41 years before retiring.

Jim was a man of deep faith and attended Abiding by Faith Assembly Church in Findlay. He found great joy in gardening and treasured the time he spent raising and caring for his family.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Susan; his children from his marriage to Darlene, Kristine Manges, Sarah Manges, and Benjamin (Margaret) Manges; stepchildren with Susan, Todd (Alisia) Numbers, Tim Numbers (Holly Ferra), and Steve Numbers; grandchildren, Nathaniel Davis, Morgan Manges, and Braxton Manges; eight step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. In addition, he is also survived by his siblings, John (Anna Rae) Manges, David Manges, and Charles Manges.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Darlene; and four children.

Friends and family may visit from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500), where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Michael Greene presiding. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Mennonite Church Cemetery in Bluffton.

Memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at: www.stjude.org.