He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Agnes Mangum.
He graduated from Terry High School then attended Mississippi State University where he received a degree in Agricultural Production and Sales. He retired from the Agricultural Chemical Division of U.S. Steel as a Retail Supervisor. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. For many years he was a member of First Baptist Church, Terry, MS, having served as a deacon and Sunday School Director. He has been a member of First Baptist Church Raymond after moving to Riggs Manor in 2003.
He is survived by his wife, Edith; daughters, Pam Burt (Barry) and Margaret Sprow (Greg); six grandchildren, Jim Burt (Rachel), Sallie Dier (Michael), Sam Sprow, Brian Sprow, Mark Sprow, and David Sprow; two great grandchildren, Addie and Alec Dier.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Raymond on Friday, January 25, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM with a memorial service to follow. Burial will be private at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gateway Rescue Mission at www.gatewaymission.org/donate/
