Obituary of James Darrell Mangrum

James Darrell Mangrum Of Man, WV James Darrell Mangrum, 46, of Man, departed this life Friday, January 18, 2013, at Logan Regional Medical Center, following a sudden illness. He was born March 29, 1966, at Decator, MS, the son of Martha Christine Horne Mangrum and the late Jimmy D. Mangrum. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jacob and Sarah Horne; and his paternal grandparents, Carlie and Hazel Mangrum. Darrell was a 1984 graduate of Decator High School, a 1986 graduate of East Central Community College, and a 1989 graduate of the University of Mississippi's School of Pharmacy. Upon graduation, he began his pharmacy career which spanned for 23 years, most of which was with Rite Aid of Man, WV. He was very civic minded, serving on the town of Man City Council, the town of Man Park Board, and the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library Board. Darrell was a long time member of the Clark Veneable Baptist Church of Decater, MS. Darrell was a loving husband who loved and cared for his wife through sickness and in health. He was an honorable, compassionate, and loving person who will be deeply missed by all that loved and knew him. Those left to cherish his memory, in addition to his mother, are his loving wife of 17 years, Chrissondria "Chrissy" Wilson Mangrum of Man; one sister, Debra (Randy) Barrett of Decator, MS; Father and Mother-in-law, Gary and Janice Wilson of Man; two brothers-in-law, Gary (Staci) Wilson of Garrett Fork and Scott (Christy) Wilson of Lyburn; three uncles, James "Cooter" Mangrum of Pearl, MS, Raymond Horne and Willus Horne (Faye) both of Laurel, MS; three nephews, Brody Kitchings, Judah Wilson, and Jacob Key; nieces, Carlie Kitchings, Brilee Wilson, Alexis Cunningham, and Brendie Cunningham; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, at the Doty Springs Baptist Church in Attala County, MS with Rev. Gary D. Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Doty Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Attala County, MS. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.