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Johnny Elvis Mangrum

Johnny Elvis Mangrum

Johnny Elvis Mangrum

June 22, 1944 - November 6, 2010

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Mr. Johnny Elvis Mangrum was born on Thursday, June 22, 1944, son of the late John Elvis Mangrum and Cora Lee Ray Mangrum. He died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 66 years 4 month and 15 days. He was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in the Trumann and Bay area. He worked for Trumann Upholstery Co., for 35 years, was a veteran of the Army National Guard 875th Combat Engineers and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jude Ryan Morgan; one sister, Betty Yuel; one brother, Jimmy Mangrum and his parents. Survivors include two daughters, Angela D. Burgess of Bay and Christy D. Morgan of Jonesboro, three sons, Johnny Dewayne Mangrum of Salem, David Dwight Mangrum of Jonesboro and Joey D. Mangrum of Trumann; one sister, Jean Johnson of Portland, OR; seven brothers, Larry Mangrum of Trumann, Lonnie Mangrum, Danny Mangrum, Charles Mangrum and Ed Mangrum all of Jonesboro, Roland Mangrum of Alma and Richard Mangrum of Buckeye, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Willard officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"I work at the dollar general. and i loved when he came in he was so sweet and kind,a real good guy. He will be missed. All my prayers are with the family

Jane Presley, Trumann ar

November 12, 2010

"Lonnie and familyWe are so sorry for your loss. May you feel God with you during this difficult time. We love you guys.Love,Jessica and family

Jessica Womble, Jonesboro, Ar

November 10, 2010

"I,ll miss you my friend. Johnny and I where in the National Guard together and he did all of my upholstry for me. I always enjoyed seeing Johnny and visiting with him. We would always talk about old times... I,ll miss seeing my friend.. Rest in Peace Johnny..... Your friend Butch

Butch Turner, Brookland, Ark.

November 10, 2010

"Dad, I love and miss you so much right now. I know you looked down at us today with that big smile you have. You were loved by so many. I promise to take care of them babies for you.

Dwight, Jonesboro, AR

November 9, 2010

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John L. Mangrum, Pine Bluff, AR

November 9, 2010

"Thinking of you, Dwight. You are in my prayers. May God's peace be with you always.

Sheila Rader, West Plains, MO

November 9, 2010

"Danny, I am sorry for the loss of Johnny. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Hammons, Jonesboro, AR

November 9, 2010

"Angela, Robert, and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR

November 9, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to my family and my Uncle Johnny's family. He was a great uncle and I will miss him dearly.

Tim & Tina Mangrum, Niles, Michigan

November 8, 2010

"I sit here remembering those childhood days at uncle Johnny's. I also will never forget when my dad and I would go visit at the upholstery shop. Still to this day I would say "there's uncle Johnny's place" everytime I'd drive by the shop. My prayers are with you all, Dwight, Dewayne, Joey, Angie, Christy, my daddy and all my uncles. May God give you comfort and grace.

Amberly (Mangrum) Ward, Tulsa, OK

November 8, 2010

"Johnny was a wonderful man and father. He will be truly missed. My heart goes out to the family.

Amye Tucker, Atlanta, Georgia

November 8, 2010

"I am so sorry for your loss. It is very hard loosing a parent. I will always remember JOhnny,& Jimmy they were always around us growing up.The last time i saw Johnny he did not reconize me, but the kiss on the forehead starled him. We laugh about that afterwards. Johnny, was a awesome person and really loved his family and life. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless, Love you all.Patty Houchin Walker.

Patty Houchin Walker, Trumann

November 8, 2010

"Christy I am so sorry for your loss, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time

Natalie Hoggard, Bono, Arkansas

November 8, 2010

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Richard Mangrum, Jonesboro arkansas

November 8, 2010

"Christy, I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of your father.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please call me. Love You!

Tonya Upton Primm, Jonesboro

November 8, 2010

"I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. I cannot imagine my life without mine. I am sure that even though things are difficult at this time, the Lord will see you through it all. Again my thoughts & prayers are with your entire family.God Bless,Renee

Renee Summers, Jonesboro, AR

November 8, 2010

"Dwight, Im sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sonya Blankenship, Jonesboro, AR

November 8, 2010

"Dwight and Angela, I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Please take comfort with all your memories at this time. Sondra Smith and daughters.

Sondra Smith, Jonesboro, AR

November 8, 2010

"I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Ya'll will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Pamela Gann, Trumann, Arkansas

November 8, 2010

"Angie,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are that GOD will comfort you and yours.Your Brother in ChristCharlie Hayes

Charlie Hayes, Trumann, AR

November 8, 2010

"Ed, Lonnie and the rest of the family...my prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was speechless when I read about Johnny. He was like a big brother to me & I adored him. I pray God puts his loving arms around you and holds you close. I, too, will miss him.

Lois Howard Benson Lanham, Oklahoma City, OK

November 7, 2010

"You will be missed but always in our hearts.

Mandy Mangrum Underwood, Broken Bow, Ok

November 7, 2010

"RIP Uncle Johnny you will be missed and you was loved by all of us

Renee Williams, Brookland, Arkansas

November 7, 2010

"I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Mattie Gail Addison, Bay, AR

November 7, 2010

"So sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.

Edna Holt, Bay, AR

November 7, 2010

"Sorry for your loss,he will be greatly missed.Wish we could have seen him more often.Some things happen so sudden and you miss your opportunity to say goodbye and tell them you loved them.Love Tina ,Greg,Brittany

Tina Mangrum, Oklahoma

November 7, 2010

"May God be with you and give you strength to get through this. Love you Christy

Heather Hoggard, Little Rock

November 7, 2010

"I love you so much daddy. You are such a wonderful man. All I have heard since yesterday is "he was always smiling". I know that we are all better people for having had you in our lives.

Angela, Bay, AR

November 7, 2010

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