Richard "Dickie" P.

Mantiply, Jr.

Richard Mantiply, Jr. 80, passed away on November 8, 2026, at his home in Newport News.

Affectionately known as Dickie, he was preceded in death by his parents, Richard P. Mantiply, Sr. and mother Vernie Wooldridge. He is survived by his loving sisters, Peggy McCloud and Nancy Walton. He is also survived by his niece, Marie Smith and spouse Jackie Smith, great niece, Lauren Smith and great nephew, Justin Smith.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Dickie grew up on his grandparents’ farm in Madison Heights, VA. He later moved to Hampton where he lived most of his life.

He worked at the Arc of the VA Peninsula, now known as Versability and retired there in 2011.

He loved western movies, cars, tractors, and Monday night sock hops. He was our special brother, and we loved him very much.

We would like to give a special thanks to Donna Golden for the years of care to Dickie and our mother. We would also like to thank the staff at the Leifer House for the years of care for him and lastly the excellent care from Edith Arandela and her staff at Five Star Residential Living.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 AM on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton.