Mr. Ray Manning Jr., 66, of Chincoteague Island, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Wallops, on May 16, 1953, to the late Ray Manning Sr. and the late Etta (Daisey) MacDowell.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Anglers Sunday School Class, Baptist Men, and was a trustee. He was a graduate of Chincoteague High School class of 1971.
Ray is survived by his loving spouse of 41 years, Cathy Manning, of Chincoteague Island; two sons, Jason Phillip Manning and his wife, Kirsten Younghee Song, of Fairmont, W.Va., Adrian K. Manning and his wife, Amy, of Zuni, Va.; grandson, Henry Sejong Manning, of Fairmont; granddaughter, Austyn Mae Manning, of Zuni; step-granddaughter, Christian Mayer, of Zuni; step-grandson, Paul Mayer, of Zuni; sister, Vicky Thornton, and her husband, Joe, of Chincoteague Island; mother- and father-in-law, George and Barbara Bowden, of Chincoteague Island; stepfather, Mac MacDowell, and his wife, Joyce, of New Church; stepbrother, Mackey MacDowell, and his wife, Sandy, of Chincoteague Island; several nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus, the funeral services will be private graveside limited to the immediate family only.
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Baptist Church, 6365 Church St., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336.
Service were entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. on Chincoteague Island, VA.
Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com
