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Travis Manson Obituary
He was born May 12, 1979 to Charles and Regina Manson.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mrs. Cathrine Blannon and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Manson.
He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized into the membership of Shiloh Baptist Church, Chesterfield, and was a 1998 graduate of Matoaca High School.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Charles and Regina Manson of Colonial Heights; three brothers, Andre (Felecia) of Colonial Heights, Lawrence Manson (Felicia) of Chester, and Micheal Manson; one sister, Melinda Manson; a grandfather, Elmer Blannon, one uncle, Eric Blannon, both of Detroit, Mich., three aunts; Daisy M. Campbell of Ettrick, Jacqueline Harris (Willie) of Petersburg, and Pauline Franklin of Chicago, Ill.; five great aunts, one devoted, Virgina Blannon; godparents; Eric and Jennifer Blannon of Michigan, Bobby and Shirley Delaney of Richmond; three nieces, Carissa Manson, Carmile Manson and Kayla Manson; two nephews, DeCharde Manson and Rayshaun Mason; two godsisters, Angela Stith and Sherita J. Delaney; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among the devoted cousins, Barry, Lisa, Willie Jr., Antonio Harris and Michelle Burse, all of Petersburg, and Daryl and Tony Blannon of Michigan.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Chesterfield, with the Rev. Marcus Leggett, pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Family and friends attending the funeral may assemble at the residence one hour prior on the day of service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, (804) 732-7841, now serving from three locations: Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly.
You are invited to pay final tribute and condolences online at www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Rev Kelvin H. Downey
January 3, 2009
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May the Lord strengthen the Manson family in the loss of your love one, in Jesus name amen.
Phyllis Washington & Family
January 2, 2009
Our prayers are with all of you at this time. We pray that the love of God and His strength will comfort and see you through.
Mr. Lyons, Rev. Tracey, Seth and JL Lyons
January 1, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Manson,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Travis. Our prayer is that you will feel the presence of God as he comforts your family because he is there. We love you all.
Terrence and Rochelle Downey & Family
December 31, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Know that we are with you in spirit.
Novita Harris
December 30, 2008
Jesus is there
To hold you in His arms
He’ll never leave you alone
Give it to Him
All the hurt within
Don’t bear it on your own.
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