JOHN CULL MANGUM, age 87, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his residence.

Mr. Mangum was born on April 12, 1920, in Union County, a son of the late Frank Ward Mangum and Ethel Ora Aycoth Mangum. He was retired owner of Mangum's Used Cars and Parts. He was also a United States Army Veteran. Served at Fort Gordon, McDuffie, assisgned Company C 117th Infantry, assisted in New Guinea, Luzon,Southern Phillippines Campaigns, Medals awarded; Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sadie L. Mangum, who passed on August 31, 2005; two brothers, Moses Mangum and Franklin Ward Mangum, Jr; four sisters, Kathleen Walden, Betty Nixon and Josephine Burgess.

Survivors include two sons; Johnny F. Mangum and wife, Patsy of Monroe, Ray G. Mangum and special friend, Margaret Secrest of Monroe; three grandchildren, Michael Ray Mangum, Meredith Mangum Player and husband, Chris, Shawn Franklin Mangum, all of Monroe; two great grandchildren, Kaleb Mangum and Hannah Mangum; two brothers, James "Bill" Walter Mangum of Monroe, Tommy Mangum of Wingate; four sisters, peg M. Davis, Bessie M. Gay, Mary Frances McManus, all of Monroe and Louise Akins of Charlotte.

Memorials may be made to Altan Presbyterian Church, 108 Sandy Ridge Road West, Monroe,NC 28112

The family has grateful appreciation to Dr. Muniz and the Staff of Southeast Pain Clinic.

A Celebration of Life for John C. Mangum, Tuesday July 31, 2007 2:00 pm, Altan Presbyterian Church, Monroe, North Carolina. A service of Death and Ressurrection

Funeral Services are being conducted at 2:00 pm, Officiated by Reverend Dr. W.M. "Bill" Wiley and Reverend Tony Mangum. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family received friends from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm Monday Night (July 30, 2007) at Davis Funeral Home in Monroe; 1003 East Franklin Street

Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monroe is serving the family of Mr. Mangum. An on-line guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralservice.com

The family wishes to thank you for coming to share in this service of remembrance today. Mr. Mangum will be remembered by those who knew him best and loved him most. (bio info added: December 7, 2019)