William Joe Mangum Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Joe Mangum of Magee, Mississippi, who passed away on October 3, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Joe Mangum to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kether V. Mangum and Mary Holyfield Mangum; and his sister Gloria Mangum Pope. He is survived by: his wife Nan Polizzi Mangum; his children, Aylisa Jo Grubbs of Seminole, OK, Chuck Mangum (Tiffany) of Mendenhall, MS, Dennis Mangum (Claudia) of Byhalia, MS, Brad Rickels of Magee, MS and Jenny Windham (Curt) of Bay Springs, MS; his grandchildren, Madison Mangum, Dylan Mangum, Cody Bruce, Mary Francis Mangum, Charlotte Mangum and Harrison Day; his sisters, Mary Alice Price-Caston (Dale) and Beverly Mangum Royals (Tom); and his grandsons, Morgan Cook, Aubrey Cook and Redding Day. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (222 1st St NW, Magee, MS 39111). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM and at 12:00 PM at the same location.
