Arthur Mangum

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Arthur Mangum was born July 31, 1951, in Blytheville to the late Joe and Nellie Mangum. Arthur departed this life Thursday, Oct. 14, at Heritage Square Nursing Center at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings.

Arthur accepted Christ at an early age and was later baptized under the leadership of the late Pastor Lawrence Echols. Arthur was a long time member of New Mt. Olive Church where he was a Sunday school superintendent, usher and a volunteer in the food ministry. Arthur loved his church family dearly.

Although Arthur had no biological children, he was dedicated to help raise and support his nieces and nephews, who would become his caregivers.

Arthur leaves behind a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, from 9-9:55 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Both services will be held at New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 534 Maple St., Blytheville, Pastor Douglass Echols. Burial will follow at Paradise Gardens Cemetery, 184 Minnis Drive, Edmondson. Services are entrusted to Jarrett Funeral Home, 530 Lumerate St., Blytheville, (870)762-0885.

We are requesting that masks are worn and social distancing is practiced during both services.