Robert L. "Bob" Mangum

Robert L. “Bob” Mangum, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his bed on December 14, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. Bob was born on May 23, 1935 in Nampa, Idaho. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon. Bob then went on to join the Air Force, where he served with distinction and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in the Vietnam War and traveled the world, living at Ramstein AFB in Germany for a time. Bob finally settled on the Gulf Coast, making Biloxi his home and a place that he raised his family. Bob also spent some time in the insurance business, working for Nationwide as an agent for many years. He was a member of Cedar Lake United Methodist Church and of Biloxi Elks 606. He loved to spend time watching westerns on his TV, working on word searches and crosswords, and playing golf. He was a wonderful man, who put his family first and loved them to the very end. Bob had an altruistic heart, always seeking to help out someone before he needed any help. He is predeceased in death by parents Melvin Mangum, Sr. and Ada Fern Sandby, son-in-law Andrew Albert Liechner III, and sister Linda Mangum. He is survived by his wife Joan Howell Mangum, daughter Melissa (Anthony) Cospelich, son Robert (Mary) Mangum, Jr., grandchildren Emily Mangum, Abigail Mangum, and Andrew Albert Lechner IV. He is also survived by great-granddaughter Jaedyn Grace, and brothers Melvin (Margene) Mangum, Jr. and Marvin (Ellen) Mangum. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM. Internment will be at Biloxi National Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Yashashree Bithala, Kare-In-Home Hospice, Barbie, Elizabeth, and Tracie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to your favorite charity.