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Leo Daniel Mangrum

Leo Daniel Mangrum

October 3, 1934 - December 20, 2024

Leo Daniel Mangrum, Sr., passed peacefully at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas on December 20, 2024.  Leo was born on October 3, 1934, in Rio Hondo, Texas, to his parents, Alice Nance Mangrum and Jerry Earl Mangrum, Sr.   Leo was one of five siblings, including Jerry E. Mangrum, Jr., Catherine Burgess, Betty Pemberton and Carolyn Cox.   He married Dolores Luster in Harlingen, Texas on May 27, 1955, and celebrated 65 years of marriage before Dolores passed away on October 9, 2020.

Leo served two wartime military terms as a United States Army paratrooper.  He was placed in a position of leadership early in his military career where he trained other service members to properly parachute and land safely from an airplane.  After his military service Leo became a police officer and served in South Texas and later moved to Sherman, Texas in 1969 where he served with the Sherman Police Department for a number of years.  The remainder of his career was spent in service at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, Texas.  Leo worked very hard all his life, often working two jobs at once to provide for his family of growing boys, instilling in them the value of an exemplary work ethic.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry, Sr. and Alice Mangrum, his wife, Dolores Luster Mangrum, his older brother, Jerry Earl Mangrum, Jr., and his sister, Catherine Burgess.

He is survived by his sisters, Betty Beckwith and Carolyn Cox, as well as his five sons: Leo Mangrum, Jr. of Tom Bean, Texas; Dennis Mangrum of Sherman, Texas; David Mangrum and wife, Robbie of Frisco, Texas; Dusty Mangrum and wife, Teresa of Claremore, OK; Douglas Mangrum and wife, Joanne of Bells, Texas.  Leo is survived by his grandchildren, Daniel Mangrum and wife, Ryan; Josh Mangrum, Jonathan Mangrum; Josiah Mangrum; Judah Mangrum; Dennis Mangrum, Jr. and wife, Stephanie; Cheryl Campbell and husband, Josh; Collin Mangrum and wife, Olivia; Drew Mangrum and wife, Brooke; Taylor Mangrum; Victoria Reynolds and husband, Elijah; and 9 great grandchildren.

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  1. Judi Walker Skaggs
    Judi Walker Skaggs on December 27, 2024 at 8:52 PM

    Many memories throughout my life being raised close with the Mangrum family. Both Jerry and Leo grew up with my father and were like uncles to me and my brothers and sisters. My condolences to all of Leo’s family, he was a great man I know he will be missed.

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    • Bobby Brown. Class of 78..Bells
      Bobby Brown. Class of 78..Bells on January 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM

      To the Mangum Family.
      Sorry for your loss.
      Pray that God will strengthen you all in days to come.

      We all are grateful for the memories, we have and are blessed to have had a person like Mr.Mangrum.

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      • Edward Bradshaw
        Edward Bradshaw on May 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM

        God Bless.

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  2. Doris Muller & family
    Doris Muller & family on December 27, 2024 at 9:13 PM

    Leo was a wonderful roommate to our dear Douglas. We were blessed to witness Leo’s caring nature. He always greeted us with a huge smile and told us about his sons. He was so proud of each and every one of you. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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  3. Anne Poole
    Anne Poole on December 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM

    My memories of Leo will always be of the warm welcoming, smiling, gentle gentleman every time Doris and I went to visit her brother-in-law Douglas, Leo’s roommate. He always talked with pride about his sons. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

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  4. David and Tammy Snow
    David and Tammy Snow on January 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM

    So sorry for your loss,prayers and condolences!

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  5. Kathleen David Floyd
    Kathleen David Floyd on January 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM

    OMG, this man and his wife were the most beautiful people I have known and the best neighbors. I just found out so sorry for the loss and I know most of his kids.💕✝️🙏💕 for you all

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