Mr. Charles Ray Mangrum

July 21, 1960 - January 9, 2021

Charles Ray Mangrum 60, of Bono passed from this life on January 9, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born in Marked Tree to John and Coralee Mangrum, he was the baby of nine boys and one girl. Charles was of Baptist faith. He was a kind and friendly man, loved by all, and stranger to none. With a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Arkansas State University, he had a very long and successful career with the Sukup Manufacturing Company. After retirement he started building houses to keep busy. Charles enjoyed life and was always on the go. In April of 2020 he lost a piece of his heart when his wife of 37 years passed away. Teresa Jean Magrum was his best friend and confidant. His world rotated around seeing her smile. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Mangrum; one daughter Ashely Elizabeth Mangrum; his parents John and Coralee (Ray) Mangrum and four brothers Danny Mangrum, Jimmy Mangrum, Johnny Mangrum and Ed Mangrum. Charles leaves behind two sons Richard (Ashley) Mangrum of Bono, Arkansas and Jeremy (Elizabeth) Mangrum of Maumelle, Arkansas; four brothers Larry (Kathy) Mangrum of Trumann, Arkansas, Richard Mangrum of Buckeye, Arizona, Roland Mangrum of Trumann, Arkansas and Lonnie (Pat) Mangrum of Goobertown, Arkansas; one sister Gail New of Bono, Arkansas; along with many nieces, nephews, and life long friends. The family has ask that in lieu of flowers please consider a contribution toward his final expenses. Checks can be mailed directly to: Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home
 PO Box 386
 Manila, AR 72442
 870.564.2000 Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the Mangrum family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com .