1948-2026
Raymond Earl Mangum 78 of Watson, Arkansas, passed away March 21, 2026, in Dumas, Arkansas. Born January 6, 1948, in Arkansas City, Arkansas, the son of the late Earnest Earl Mangum and Florence Yeary. His parents and wife Kay Mangum, all preceded him in death.
Raymond was Christian by faith; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a farmer and formerly employed by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. He had served in the Arkansas Army National Guard.
Survivors are son Raymond Jeffery (Donna) Mangum of El Dorado, Arkansas and daughter Sandra (David) Westerman of Watson, Arkansas, brother Danny (Joyce) Mangum of Arkansas City, Arkansas and two sisters, Karen Anderson of Arkansas City, Arkansas and Nancy (Michael) Thompson of McGehee, Arkansas, 4 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services 11 Am, April 4, 2026, McGehee Cemetery, with Rev, Ben White officiating and inurnment following. Arrangements made by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, AR.
