John R. Mangrum, 66

McMinnville resident and Williamson County native John R. Mangrum, 66, died April 6 at his home.

A retired truck driver, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kizzie Sullivan Mangrum, and was also preceded in death by sister Mildred Marlin.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonita Bratcher Mangrum; sons and daughter-in-law, Tim Mangrum of McMinnville, Rusty and Janice Mangrum, of McMinnville; sisters Helen Robertson of Nashville, and Sandra Pyle of Old Hickory; brothers Tony Mangrum of Franklin, and Clyde Mangrum of Nashville; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at McMinnville Funeral Home with Rev. William G. Gainey officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. today at Mount Hope Cemetery in Franklin. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until the time of service today at McMinnville Funeral Home.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 8, 2005