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Johnny Elvis Mangrum
June 22, 1944 - November 6, 2010

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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  1. Jane Presley, Trumann ar says
    November 12, 2010

    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

  2. Jessica Womble, Jonesboro, Ar says
    November 10, 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

  3. Butch Turner, Brookland, Ark. says
    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

  4. Dwight, Jonesboro, AR says
    November 9, 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.

  5. John L. Mangrum, Pine Bluff, AR says
    November 9, 2010

  6. Sheila Rader, West Plains, MO says
    November 9, 2010

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

  7. Sheila Hammons, Jonesboro, AR says
    November 9, 2010

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

  8. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    November 9, 2010

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

  9. Tim & Tina Mangrum, Niles, Michigan says
    November 8, 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.

  10. Amberly (Mangrum) Ward, Tulsa, OK says
    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.

  11. Amye Tucker, Atlanta, Georgia says
    November 8, 2010

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

  12. Patty Houchin Walker, Trumann says
    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.

  13. Natalie Hoggard, Bono, Arkansas says
    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

  14. Richard Mangrum, Jonesboro arkansas says
    November 8, 2010

  15. Tonya Upton Primm, Jonesboro says
    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!

  16. Renee Summers, Jonesboro, AR says
    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

  17. Sonya Blankenship, Jonesboro, AR says
    November 8, 2010

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

  18. Sondra Smith, Jonesboro, AR says
    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.

  19. Pamela Gann, Trumann, Arkansas says
    November 8, 2010

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

  20. Charlie Hayes, Trumann, AR says
    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

  21. Lois Howard Benson Lanham, Oklahoma City, OK says
    November 7, 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.

  22. Mandy Mangrum Underwood, Broken Bow, Ok says
    November 7, 2010

    You will be missed but always in our hearts.

  23. Renee Williams, Brookland, Arkansas says
    November 7, 2010

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

  24. Mattie Gail Addison, Bay, AR says
    November 7, 2010

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

  25. Edna Holt, Bay, AR says
    November 7, 2010

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

  26. Tina Mangrum, Oklahoma says
    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

  27. Heather Hoggard, Little Rock says
    November 7, 2010

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

  28. Angela, Bay, AR says
    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.

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