Manuel Martinez Araujo, Jr

Manuel Martinez Araujo, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born October 28, 1999 in Greenville, SC to Manuel Martinez Araujo, Sr. and Patricia Ann Culler Mireles.

Manuel will be remembered as a loving and cherished son, father, fiancé, brother, nephew, and friend. Growing up, he loved baseball and playing Little League in Randleman. Known by all his friends as a car enthusiast, he especially loved Hondas. Manuel was the founder, charter member, and president of the “Team Static“ club. He loved fishing, being with his family, and always goofing around, being a joker. An avid gamer, you could often find him on Tik Tok live streaming his games. Manuel will be loved and missed by all who crossed his path.

Manuel is survived by his loving fiancé, Star Comer of Randleman; son, Jonathan Araujo of the home; mother, Patricia Mireles (Junior) of Asheboro; brothers, Luke Martinez (Tabitha) of Thomasville, Jacob Gonzalez of Franklinville, Scott Rangel in Mexico; sister, Allie Thornton (TJ) in Georgia; aunts, Cheryl Rigsby (Jamie) of Brevard, April Villasenor in Alabama; grandmother, Lynn Aviles of Randleman; uncle, Samuel Bottoms of Anderson, SC; great-aunts, Lisa Hill of Asheboro and Gail Brewer of High Point; several nieces and nephews; and his close friend, Gavin Ray Peak. Manuel is preceded in death by his uncle, Troy Culler. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm at Faith Temple Baptist Church. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 pm with Reverend Christian Vestal and William Grant, Jr.  officiating. Burial will be held at Faith Temple Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Araujo family.