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Robert Boyd Mangum

July 11, 1930 - September 20, 2025

Robert Boyd Mangum, 95, died on September 20, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late W. Curtis Mangum and the late Lena Biggers Mangum. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

He is survived by his daughter Melissa Langford and son-in-law Ken, and his son Boyd Mangum and daughter-in-law Elaine. Additionally, he is survived by six grandchildren, Anne Mackie (Sherrod), Elizabeth Farr (Matt), Bryan Mangum, John Langford (Mimi), Caroline Strauss (Matt), and William Langford (Ginny Cohen); and ten great grandchildren, Rohen Farr, Ella Mackie, Rob Farr, James Langford, Bridge Strauss, Margot Langford, Beau Strauss, Kody Mangum, Eli Mackie, and Parks Strauss.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Doane Herring Mangum and his brothers, Walter Mangum, Jack Mangum, and Fred Mangum.

A graveside service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25th.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Pastoral Care Ministry, Grace Episcopal Church, 711 S. McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624.

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Robert Boyd Mangum, 95, died on September 20, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late W. Curtis Mangum and the late Lena Biggers Mangum. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Continue Reading

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Nancy Wilson Bowers left a message on October 23, 2025:
To Melissa and Boyd, Please know that my thoughts are with you and your families. May God's grace, along with an abundance of wonderful memories of your parents, be of comfort. During their latter years, I so enjoyed many hours of phone conversations sharing family stories with my cousin Margaret Doane and debating politics with Bob ! They were certainly kind to me. Nancy Wilson Bowers, New Bern, NC
Sandy DeYoung left a message on September 29, 2025:
Bob was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. I enjoyed the time we had in Bible Study. When he started jointing us, he said he had lots of questions. I thank God that was at peace when his time was up.. I thank God for bringing him into our lives. I will miss him greatly
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