Mr. D’ Angelo Vincent Manbeck
Obit for Mr. D’ Angelo Vincent Manbeck
From McAlpin Funeral Home
Sneads, Florida PH 850-593-9900
D’Angelo Vincent Manbeck, who brought light, laughter, and a bold spirit into the
lives of those who knew him, was born on November 30, 2000, in Buckhannon,
West Virginia, and passed away on August 11, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the
age of 25.
He was a son, brother, grandson, uncle, friend, and a genuinely unforgettable
presence. D’Angelo lived with a kind of energy that could fill a room before he
even said a word, and once he did speak, people usually had two choices. They
could laugh, or they could laugh harder. He had a way of making ordinary
moments feel like something worth remembering, and he carried himself with the
kind of confidence that made even a simple conversation feel like a headline event.
D’Angelo was the beloved son of Michelle Manbeck and Steven Manbeck, and he
was also cherished by his stepfather, Abdulla Atef, and his stepmother, Crystal
Manbeck. He was deeply loved by his siblings, Oceana Manbeck, Amere Atef,
Kambri Manbeck, Eden Manbeck, Haven Manbeck, and Ryett Manbeck, as well as
his step sisters Kayla, Madison, Haleigh, and Trista and his nephew Hudson Kent.
His family circle was further strengthened by the love of his grandmother Kathy
Wingfield, his grandparents Delmos and Christina Wingfield, his uncle’s Mark
Wingfield, Billy Kinard and Michael Kinard; his aunt Kimbri Gregory, and a wide
extended family throughout West Virginia who will always carry his memory with
them. He was preceded in life by a family network that gave him roots, and he
gave that same family plenty of stories to tell, most of which probably started with,
“You are not going to believe what D’Angelo said this time.”
He earned his high school diploma from Sneads High School, a milestone that
reflected his determination and his willingness to keep moving forward. After
school, he worked as a warehouse laborer, where he showed the same steady effort
and practical strength that he brought to other parts of his life. He understood the
value of hard work, even if he would have preferred a job that came with better
music, more jokes, and perhaps a little less lifting. Still, he showed up, did what
needed to be done, and handled life in his own style.
D’Angelo was high on life in the truest sense of the phrase. He loved music, and he
loved being around his friends, where his personality could shine without needing
an introduction. He enjoyed living fully, laughing often, and making memories that
had a habit of turning into legendary stories. He was adventurous, passionate, and
loving, and those words fit him well because he did not do anything halfway. If he
cared about you, you knew it. If he was excited about something, you knew that
too. If he had a joke ready, you definitely knew it.
Those who knew D’Angelo will remember his humor, his heart, and his fearless
way of moving through the world. He had the rare gift of making people feel
included, entertained, and seen. He could turn a regular day into a good one, and a
good one into one worth talking about later. He was the kind of person who left
behind not just memories, but moments, and those moments will continue to bring
comfort, smiles, and probably a few unexpected laughs to the people who loved
him.
Though his time here was far too short, D’Angelo Vincent Manbeck lived with a
spirit that was larger than life. He will be remembered for his love of music, his
loyalty to his friends, his devotion to family, and the unmistakable spark that made
him himself. His life was a reminder that joy can be powerful, laughter can be
healing, and a loving heart can leave an imprint that time cannot erase.
A gathering of family and friends for a time of sharing is planned for Sunday,
August 16, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Central Time at McAlpin Funeral
Home in Sneads, Florida. A funeral service is planned for the next day, August 17,
2026 beginning at 10:00 AM Central Time in the chapel of McAlpin Funeral
Home. Burial will immediately follow in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery in Grand
Ridge, Florida.