Robert “Bob” D. Mangum, age 71, of Sanford, NC, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at home, with his family by his side.
He was born in Wake County, NC on August 15, 1949 to the late Robert Carlton Mangum and Jackie Pernell Wall Mangum. Bob was known for his quick wit and humor. Bob served our country in the National Guard at Fort Knox and played Minor League Baseball for the Kansas City organization. He had worked for both the Sanford Municipal Golf Course and Carolina Pools. Bob was a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church.
Bob is survived by his wife Regina Campbell Mangum; daughters Kensi Mangum Ward and husband Justin of Wake Forest, Kalyn Mangum and fiancé Joey Surles of Sanford, Robin Mangum Langdon of Garner; sister Patricia Gray and husband Ozzie of the Outer Banks and three grandchildren Robert Jackson Ward, Brooke Langdon and Blaire Parrish.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Gary McCollough officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Flat Springs Baptist Church, 4148 Deep River Road., Sanford, NC 27330.
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