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John R. Mangum Sr was born on June 18, 1932 and passed away on Oct. 8, 2026 in Alamogordo, NM.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Pearl Mangum (Fountain), daughter's Cheryl Mitchell and Kathleen Blanchard.
He served in the Air Force for 20 years, moving around the world and country. He served in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by daughter's, Elizabeth Flora, FL, Daphne Paschall, SC, and Janice Conners, NC; by sons John Mangum Jr. NY, Kevin Mangum, TX, Steven Mangum, KS, Thomas Mangum, NM, and Eric Mangum, NC.
Other survivors include 20 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed.
Burial will be at a later date.
