Raymond Louis Manley Jr. Obituary
The memory of Raymond Louis Manley Jr. of Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on June 7, 2025 at the age of 66, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond Louis Manley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Raymond L. Manley Sr.; his grandparents, Birdie Faye Hampton Manley, Louis James Manley, Ruby Olena Whaley Gibson and John Wesley Gibson; and his brother-in-law Philip Rodney McSwain.
He is survived by: his mother Helen Gibson Manley; his siblings, Teresa M. McSwain and Darryl A. Manley (Sandi); his significant other Cynthia Johnson; his children, Malissa Cabana, Michelle Malta (Michael), Kelly Greer (Brian) and Samantha Stevens; his grandchildren, Harrison Greer, Cecilia "Cece" Greer and Jase Aldridge; his aunt Alice Green; his nephews, Michael McSwain (Dana), Matthew McSwain (Amber) and Darryl Alexander Manley II (Brittany); and his niece Jennifer Nicholson (Brian). He is also survived by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church (5481 Hickory Grove Rd, Stanley, NC 28164).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Raymond L. Manley Jr. be made to the National Wildlife Federation.
