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Laurita Washington
February 07, 2026
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Photo courtesy of Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac
Ray Anthony Manning
Jan 5, 1962 - Jan 16, 2026
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I miss you deeply, Ray. You had a gift—not just with hair, but with people. Every visit came with laughter, warmth, and that unforgettable smile. You left an impression on everyone who crossed your path. You were one of a kind, and your spirit will always be felt. Sending love, strength, and my deepest condolences to your family.
Deborah Jones
February 04, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
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To the Manning family -- May God be your source of peace and strength as you navigate this loss.
Deborah Sowell-Benard
February 01, 2026 | Duluth, GA | Classmate
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harry & Sheryl McCullough
January 31, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
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Ms. Manning and family may your heart be troubled. No more pain as he is in his eternal home
God Bless each of you
Jonathan & Cynthia Morris
January 31, 2026 | Woodbridge, VA | Friend
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Hi...My Condolences To The Manning Family....Meet Ray In Beauty School...Our Class Was The Best...Ray Was A Great Person....Rest Peacefully Ray!
Amelia London
January 31, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Acquaintance
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Our sincere condolences to the Manning family. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow and know that your love one is now resting in peace.
The Patrick Family
January 30, 2026
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Lc Wilson
January 30, 2026
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. LC, Emma and family
Lc Wilson
January 30, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
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Obituary
Ray's Obituary
Ray Anthony Manning, 64, of Pontiac, Michigan, entered eternal rest on January 16, 2026. Born on January 5, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ray was the beloved son of Maggie L. Manning and the late Shirley Manning, Sr.
A proud graduate of Pontiac Central High School’s Class of 1980, Ray later attended IBA Beauty School, graduating in 1982. As a licensed professional cosmetologist since 1988, he poured his creativity and attention to detail into his work, always ensuring those around him looked and felt their best.
Ray was baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church February 10, 1980, by Reverend Roy C. Cummings. In more recent years he became a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Reverend Coley M. Gracey, and he loved his Church family.
He is survived by his mother, siblings, and a host of relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed.
Ray will lie in repose on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 474 University Drive, Pontiac, Michigan, from 2:00pm - 6;00pm.
Funeral services will also be held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Family hour will begin at 10:00am and the service will start at 10:30am. Interment will take place at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 Perry Street, Pontiac, Michigan.
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