Northorer Manns

Christopher Manns was born on March 28, 1977, at

Overton Hospital in Texas to Marvel Robertson and Joe

Lee Manns II. He was the third of four brothers—Joe L.

Manns III, Timothy Lee Manns, and Keith Lynn Manns

—affectionately known as the “Manns boys.”

Raised in White Oak, TX, Christopher attended school

there and quickly stood out for his exceptional vocal

talent. Alongside his mother and brothers, he traveled

extensively, performing gospel music across the region.

Summers were spent with his grandmother, Lessie Dee

Anthony, and were devoted to singing at churches

throughout East Texas.

Chris was a vocal prodigy whose gift never went

unnoticed. His passion for music led him to join the

Longview Chapter of the Interdenominational Youth

Mass Choir under the leadership of Rev. Eddie

Templeton. There, he was given the opportunity to lead

a song that became a signature moment in his early

musical journey.

At the age of 16, he began learning to play the piano,

further developing his musical skills and deepening his

artistry. Chris moved to Lufkin, TX, to pursue music

more seriously, and later made his home in Houston,

TX, where he lived for the majority of his adult life.

Later in life, Chris was blessed to discover three

additional siblings: Melvin Joe, Nicole Caldwell, and

the youngest, affectionately known as Lil Tim. This

revelation expanded his family circle and brought him

great joy.

In recent years, Chris faced health challenges that

eventually brought him back to Longview to be closer

to family. It was there, surrounded by love, that he

peacefully transitioned on July 5, 2025.

Christopher Manns will be remembered for his powerful voice,

his deep love for music, and his unwavering connection to

family and faith. His legacy lives on in the songs he sang, the

lives he touched, and the love he shared.

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