Carnell Manton was born September 15, 1957 in Cincinnati Ohio, to Dora Lee Manton and Vonger Lindsey. Carnell attended Shiloh Seventh day Adventist School. He later attended Woodward high school, where he played football.

After attending Woodward high school, Carnell enrolled into the Army, November 15,1976 through December 21, 1978. He was stationed in Hawaii. Carnell also studied engineering and worked on airplanes. Carnell received an honorable discharge and went on to study electronical engineering at Cleveland's Institute, August 10, 1981 through June 3, 1983. Carnell also studied at Colorado Technical University. Carnell enjoyed traveling, eating, playing black jack, chess, reading, listening to music and learning new things. He loved spending time with family and friends. 

Carnell leaves to cherish in his memory, his loving mother Dora Lee Manton; his daughter Shereeta Manton and his son Quartez Manton; two grandchildren, Odell and Tyzale;  seven sisters, Tanya, Teketha, Denise, Julia, Natasha, Nina and Markeeta; four brothers, Lester, Damon, Radshad and Ken. He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews and many other  relatives and friends. Carnell you will be truly missed!