Royal Andrew Manley Sr.
June 2, 1959 – May 12, 2023
Royal Andrew Manley Sr., 63, of Henrico, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.
Royal was the son of the late Curtis and Frances Manley, born June 2, 1959, in Varina, Va. As a youth, he enjoyed bonding with his siblings, fishing, and gardening. He was a graduate of Varina High School where he played on the basketball team. Royal worked for Rich Food and Stanley Hardware. He enjoyed watching sports, playing chess, fishing, and spending quality time with family and friends. Royal was a devoted father and friend. He was a true warrior.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Claudette Manley, William Manley, and David Manley. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Manley; five children, Ashley Martin (Lamont), Tiara Manley, Theressa Manley, Royal Manley Jr, and Courtney Manley; seven grandchildren, Khiaya, Tiyaunna, Ty’jon, Antwon, Kennedy, Jordyn, and Jadynn; four siblings, Bob Manley, Lila Ham, Luther Manley, and Ron Manley; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, May 18 at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday, May 19 at Greater Refuge Church, 2210 Carter St, Richmond, VA 23222. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Glen Allen, VA.
I’m so glad that I knew Royal. He was a good friend and a great teammate. I will miss him. I wish that we could have kept in touch. Life is too short. My condolences to all his family.
My condolences to the family especially his son Royal ..we are praying for you and your family. May your father rest in heaven
He was funny as I don’t know what he used to live directly across from me growing up in Barleycorn living across from him it was never a dull moment I remember when he gave me and all neighbors kids a ride to school I cherish them so much I say my goodbyes now may you Rest In Paradise you will be missed forever may your legacy live on
I gonna miss you so much. I love you pops ❤️
To the Manley family,
I’m so heartbroken of the passing of my friend, Mr. Manley. I’m going to miss our morning chats about the Dallas Cowboys at dialysis. It was so nice to meet all of your children. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. No more pain and no more dialysis. I’m honored to have been your friend.
With my deepest sympathies,
Mr. And Mrs. Smith (ARA Mechanicsville, dialysis)
Roy you will be greatly missed by my sister Renee your neighbor.
You took great care and looked out for my sister so well. We will miss you terribly.
Thank you for all the years
Continue to Keep a watch over us from above
Love the New York Knight family