Roderick Thomas Lamar Hayes was born, June 10, 1990, in Monroe, Louisiana. God blessed him with the finest parents, Tommie Mannings and Juanita Hayes Mannings. He was affectionately called “Ra Ra” or “Hot Roddie” and most certainly, a precious gift from God. On July 28, 2022, Roderick shed his earthly body and received his heavenly wings.
Roderick was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at thirteen months old. At the tender age of two, when doctors said “no” God said “yes” and blessed Roderick with thirty (30) additional years of life. While some…
