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On October 28, 1998, a beautiful, pure soul named Maleeq Mansa Q. Baraqa-Charles entered a chaotic and harsh world, but with him came the brightest light to ever shine upon this world. Along with that came an abundance of love, strength, determination, intelligence, perseverance, and joy. He was born to parents Lisa Vinson Charles and Jason Charles in New York City. 

Mansa attended Smithfield Selma High School where he enrolled in the junior ROTC program …

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What were Mansa's favorite ways to spend free time?
Mansa enrolled in an AMC movie theater membership to be able to see 3 free movies a …
Mansa enrolled in an AMC movie theater membership to be able to see 3 free movies a month. He …
Mansa enrolled in an AMC movie theater membership to be able to see 3 free movies a month. He enjoyed cinema a great de…
What were Mansa's favorite movies?
Fast and Furious, The Avengers, Batman, Dead Pool
Fast and Furious, The Avengers, Batman, Dead Pool
Fast and Furious, The Avengers, Batman, Dead Pool
What were Mansa's favorite ways to exercise?
7 mile walks, going to the gym
7 mile walks, going to the gym
7 mile walks, going to the gym
What were Mansa's favorite vacation spots?
Miami, Vegas
Miami, Vegas
Miami, Vegas

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Born

October 28th, 1998
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Graduated from high school

2016
Smithfield-Selma High School, M Durwood Stephenson Parkway, Smithfield, NC
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Passed away

December 29th, 2024
Greenville, NC

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Sanders Funeral Home
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