Wise County, Virginia, Obituaries:  Robert G. Mangum

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Bristol Herald Courier
Sunday, March 30, 2003

Robert G. Mangum

POUND -- Robert G. Mangum, 79, passed from this earthly life Friday, March 28,
2003. He was the son of the late Robert G. and Vertie Hill Mangum. He was also
preceded in death by son, Thomas J. Mangum; and sisters, Lorine Stallard and
Jean Olinger. 

Robert was an Army staff sergeant World War II veteran. He served in
Headquarters and Service Company 24th Infantry Division, Military Police
Platoon, as a motorcycle patrolman. He was stationed at Scholfield Barracks when
Pearl Harbor was bombed. His military decorations included an American Defense
Service Ribbon with one Bronze Star, a Good Conduct Medal and an Asian Pacific
Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. He also earned expert ratings in rifle and
carbine. He was a past member of Wise V.F.W., past member of the Masonic Lodge
and Amalgamated Transit Union. He retired from W.M.A.T.A. after 29 years of
service in 1987.

He is survived by wife of 27 years, Brenda; daughter, Tracy; sisters, Velma
Newman, Hampton, Va., and Catherine Graham Johnson, Sterling, Va.; aunt, Ora
Pritchard, Wise; along with several nieces and nephews; and other family and
close friends.

Memorial services with military honors will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, P.O.
Box 117, Pound, VA 24279.

Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise is in charge of arrangements.