On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Arraheem Manns 46, of Bell, TX and formally of Bassett, VA transitioned peacefully at his residence. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 3, 1978, to the late James Leon Manns and Eva J. Galindo.
Arraheem attended Bassett High School. After high school, Arraheem enlisted in the United States Marines where he faithfully served his country until he became disabled. He attended Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church, Bassett, VA.
Those left to cherish his memory includes one son, Elijah Manns of NY; two daughters, Malayshia Manns of NY and Ariana Burnette of Blacksburg, VA; one brother, Jacob J. Manns (Jessica) of Killeen, TX; grandmother, Dorothy Hairston of Collinsville, VA; one aunt, Shelia Carter of Collinsville, VA; three uncles, George Manns (Rosa) of Anniston, AL, Everett Manns (Lori) of Oxford, AL and Sherman Manns (Lisa) of Bassett, VA; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
A visitation service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Bishop Loretta Dillard, Presiding and Elder Sherman Manns, Eulogist. Interment will be private.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home of his grandmother, Dorothy Hairston, 60 Charles St., Apt 12, Collinsville, VA between the hours of 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Raheem - Until we meet again. Rest. TT will never be the same. From one Soldier to another. Some gave some, but you gave your all.
To Raheem, I wish you stayed. I need you in my life, I didn't want you to go. I needed you to help me stay in place to keep me on best behavior. You helped me when I was sad and mad. I love you and will sing you a song.
Piper (9 yrs old)
A Final Goodbye
Today, we say goodbye to someone who became more than just a name on TT—he became a friend, a brother, a father, and a presence that left an imprint on many of our hearts. A Marine, a Veteran, a fighter in more ways than one, he walked these TT streets with a spirit that was fierce, passionate, and, at times, troubled. Like all of us, he was imperfect, but that only made him human.
He had a way of drawing people in, making them feel seen, and though he sometimes pushed others away, we know it wasn't out of malice, but out of fear—fear of rejection, fear of not being worthy of the love that surrounded him. But he was worthy. And he was loved.
I wish I didn't feel guilty. I wish things had been different. But guilt won't bring him back, and it won't change what was. What we can do is honor his memory—by carrying forward the moments of laughter, the late-night conversations, and the connections he fostered.
To those who knew him, even if only briefly, his absence leaves a space that can't be filled. May he finally find the peace he so deeply deserved.
Rest easy, brother. You won't be forgotten
dad I love and miss you so much and nobody could ever replace u, your the strongest man I've ever met, me and a few others watched you battle cancer until god decided that it's your time to gain your wings. I'm glad you're not in pain anymore but this was so unexpected and it hurts so much :( it's upsetting that I'm not able to make it to my own father's funeral but I'll forever cherish the memories we had and I'll protect your name. And since my name is still tattooed on u I'll get your name tatted on me whenever I get the money. I love you so much dad, until next time ❤️.
He was a good husband and good father to our kids Elijah Manns and Malayshia Malayshia Manns the only thing that came in between us was his ptsd from the war and his drinking because of that if it wasn't because that we would still together today he was such a good man when he was sober we been together since 2003 and been married since 2005 we been separated for 4 yrs because he had other plans on how he wanted to live his life but he will forever be the love of my life I would do anything to get him back he was just so young I would do anything for one last hug and I would do anything to hear his voice one last time I love and miss you so much this is the hardest thing I went through since my dad's passing a piece of me went with my dad and a piece of me went with you I will always love you until we see each other again.
My condolences to the family. Arraheem was like a brother to me. He was always there for me and got me through some pretty tough times and we had some really good times. He is loved and will be missed very much.
Raheem was the brother I felt I needed and never really had. I have so many fond memories. We met on tiktok and always joked around and had fun when we spoke. My sincerest and deepest condolences to his family and to all of those who loved him deeply. I hope he is in a much better place. I will love you always, brother. Yours, GC
Raheem, all those hours we spent talking, reading stories, my daughter singing to you, her face timing to pull her tooth out with you. It's all these moments that embedded you deeper into our hearts. The love you gave, and you always being unapologetically you. The world is less than whole now, but heaven is so much more bright.To the family, I am profoundly sorry for your loss of Arraheem. I thank you for having shared him with us, to know and love him with you. May the love of each other and memories you hold dear bring you healing , and God grant you strength and peace in this time. Rah, until we meet again.. Jessica and Piper
To my family my condolences praying for you
My condolences 🙏 to the family of Arraheem Manns, he was so special to us all. If you're family by blood or his family in Tik Tok, we will all feel the pain of his absence I will always love you "Raheem" and I will keep your memory alive in my heart, and on Tik Tok, as long as we still have it, and on discord. To the relatives of our beloved Arraheem I'm so very sorry for your loss, and pray for strength and comfort from our Father God, Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit. Just remember he's with God now, and is no longer in pain and no longer sick. I will miss you my love, till we meet again.❤️ 🙏🙏🙏 💜💜 Love Always, Laura Martin "aka" (Rubyred3350)
My Condolences To The Family.
Rest in Peace Brother Heem and Thank you for your Service. ✝️💜☮️
Raheem was my last true friend I had here in Texas, and he got me through some very difficult times. He didn't just listen—he showed up. Always. And he never let me lose myself. He'd call me out when I was wrong, and I'd do the same for him. Sometimes we'd argue, especially when I called him out (he didn't like that 😂), but we always found our way back because the friendship was real.
Watching him fight cancer with that same stubborn strength was both heartbreaking and inspiring. His legs were so swollen and hurt so bad he could barely walk, so my daughter and I cooked for him, I'd buy him ready to eat meals, sit by his side—not because I had to, but because he would've done the same for me without hesitation. That's the kind of man he was.
And if you knew Raheem, you knew that tone he'd take when you were saying something sideways. I can hear him right now: "Beth, make that make sense."
That was his signature phrase and I can't tell you how many times I'm still hearing it in my head. Sometimes it makes me smile. Sometimes it breaks my heart.
Now that he's gone, I feel lost. I feel alone. Because when you lose someone like Raheem, there's no replacing them. But I'll carry him with me every day—in my strength, in my truth, and in the way I try to love people the way he loved me: with honesty, loyalty, and a deep, fierce heart.
Rest easy, Raheem. You mattered. You're missed. And I promise—I'll keep trying to make it make sense, even when it doesn't.
My deepest condolences to my family.
Raheem my brother why did you have to leave on deployment so early dang it, now this Soldier ain't got a Marine to who got my Six, now I got to go on patrol all by myself oh damn was was that an enemy combatant just fell infront of me what the heck! It that damn Raheem still on overwatch good shot my brother gonna miss yah see you in heaven's formation. Rest Easy Marine
Raheem - ARRAHEEM MANNS- Brother Marine: We talked all hours of the day & night ( met you on Tiktok) we became family. You sang to my grand daughter and we talked about your children. We laughed and we cried together. We talked about the Minister and which crayons you would eat. Taco party you had on a live and Troy came to see you and showed you off online to all. You are the Marine that would protect us all! You gave it all to US - we miss you and I cry every night because I can't hear your voice. But to the family - ARRAHEEM MANNS was the best Marine & Friend I've had in a long time. It hurts and it will pain us all! But ARRAHEEM is not a dark GREEN MARINE! He a Marine up to his last BREATH! He fought for THIS COUNTRY! And he fought until then END! He will see us all again! SYOTHS - I will carry you to the heavens because Devil Dog - the Devil has a restraining order against you so HEAVEN is the only place to HOLD YOU - We love you ( I LOVE YOU ) the grand baby crys at night not hearing your voice. Love - Veteran Sister ( Yogi) HARRIS - Weapons Specialist - USN/ USMC - Semper Fi
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