RAY E MANLEY

RAY E MANLEY, born on March 8, 1940, in San Jose, California, passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 84, in Redding, California. A man of humor and heart, Ray enriched the lives of those around him with his wit and dedication to family and community.

Ray graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego in 1958 and furthered his education at Ohio State. He joined the Marine Corps, serving from 1958 to 1962, where he embraced the discipline and camaraderie that would later influence his civilian life.

Professionally, Ray was a skilled sheet metal worker and later became a Teacher and Training Coordinator for Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Training Fund in San Francisco and the North Bay. In his retirement, he continued to serve his community as a First Responder with the Old Station Volunteer Fire Department for 11 years, providing medical aid and fire protection..

An avid fly fisher, Ray spent many joyful years fishing and camping across the country with his beloved wife, Joann Moore. His love for fly-tying and travel was only surpassed by his devotion to his family and friends. Ray was also a respected 43-year Friend of Bill W., actively contributing to the recovery community.

Ray is survived by his daughters, Michelle Manley Everson (Greg), Coryn Lake (Zack), and Kimberly Manley Quebada (Eugene); son, William Michael Manley (Kate); step-daughter, Stephanie Manley Freeman (Rob); step-son Mike Pezzillo (Savannah Day); and numerous cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Annie Ruth Manley; sister, Dona White; brother, Jim Colclough; and former wives, Kathy Manley and Carole Chenitz-Manley.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring to honor Ray's legacy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Old Station Volunteer Fire Company or the Nature Conservancy, supporting causes close to Ray's heart. His life was a testament to the power of humor, service, and unconditional love.