Leonard Mangrum, Sr.

Mr. Leonard Morris Mangrum, Sr., age 81, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2022. He was born on September 10, 1940 in Nashville TN to the late Herman and Sally Mangrum. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Foster and Leigh Shea Majors; two grandchildren, Ty Dotson and Elizabeth  Morrison; and several siblings.

Leonard, also known as “the bicycle man” enjoyed fishing, buying lottery tickets, and loved music. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and loved the Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Mary Mangrum; children, James “Little Man” (Theresa) Mangrum and Bubba (Tonya) Mangrum; 31 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Estelle White.

A life celebration will be held at 2pm, Thursday, April 28th in the chapel of Crestview Funeral Home with burial in Crestview Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 4-8pm on Wednesday evening again from 12-2pm on Thursday prior to the service.