Musical Prelude..................................................................................................Luther Chambers Processional......................................................................................Clergy, Family and Friends Scripture Reading Old Testament .......................................................................................................................Minister New Testament......................................................................................................................Minister Prayer of Comfort.................................................................................................................Minister Musical Selection Reflections.............................................................................................................2 Minutes Please Silent Reading of the Obituary Soft Music Acknowledgments........................................................................................Shanita Eure-Lewis Musical Selection Eulogy...................................................................................................Bishop Dwight Riddick, Sr. Committal...........................................................................................Bishop Dwight Riddick, Sr. Recessional.......................................................................................Clergy, Family, and Friends
In Loving Memory of Henry E. Mangrum By: Doris R. Mangrum
Henry Edward Mangrum transitioned from this life in the early morning of July 2, 2022 at the Portsmouth, VA Health and Rehab Nursing Home. Born Oct. 31, 1936, Henry was the youngest brother of 6 boys, 1 girl from William and Laura Mangrum, Newport News, VA. Henry was baptized at an early age while attending public school in Newport News. Upon graduating from Huntington High School; he enrolled at Morgan State College in Baltimore, MD. A few years later, he transferred to Norfolk State College (now University) where he received his College Degree. He was employed in at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company (now Huntington Ingalls.) He became the proud father of a baby girl who was the delight of his life. He taught school on the peninsula for a number of years. With a special Car, he operated his own business, as Mangrum’s Driver Training licensed and certified by DMV as Behind The Wheel Driver Ed. Instructor. In the 1980’s, Henry joined Gethsemane Baptist Church under the tutelage of Pastor Dwight Riddick. In his retirement years he was employed at Gethsemane Baptist Church on the janitorial staff and later moved to the Learning and Child Care Staff as a full time bus diver, playgrounds keeper and other related duties required by VA State Child Care License. Henry loved his job at Gethsemane and he loved his Pastor and church. I know this as a fact. I have known Henry on three levels, as a Relative, Friend, and Child Care Supervisor. He took great pride in his work and would do anything asked of him. Once I told Henry that I needed him to get a hair cut, shave, necktie and hard shoes. He came in on Monday full of smiles like a kid he said “I kinda like the way I look!” He said he felt more professional on the job. He was well respected by the kids, parents and coworkers. His best friend at that time was former Trustee William Bill Banks, also a bus driver for the Child Care Center. The two were affectionately known as ‘Frick and Frack.’ Among those who knew Henry well, would probably say this was the most satisfying and enjoyable time of his retirement years. Henry’s last place of employment was Girl’s INC until his health began to fail. Henry was also a Care Giver. He took care of his elderly parents and was always checking on them during lunch and break times. There were a few others who received his Care Giving while on his earthly journey. To God be The Glory! Henry was predeceased in death by his parents; his brothers: Nathaniel. John, Thomas. his sister, Gloria Jean; Aunts, Uncles and other family. Henry leaves to cherish his memoires his daughter, Vivian Dudley; Son in Law: Darcy of Allen Texas; 3 Grandchildren and 3 Great grand children; his Sister: Beatrice Artis of Baltimore, MD; Brothers: Morse Mangrum, Hampton; Lee Mangrum (Joan) Spotsylvania County, Sisters in Law: Virginia Mangrum, Hampton; Joan Mangrum, Spotsylvania; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives, Neighbors, and Friends
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can go no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. By: Christina Rossetti
Acknowledgment
The family of the late Henry Mangrum acknowledge with grateful appreciation the presence of Bishop Dwight Riddick and the Gethsemane Church family. Thank you for all acts of kindness in whatever forms from friends and neighbors. Thank you to the Staff of O.H. Smith Funeral Home. A special appreciation to the person who shared Henry’s home, known as BO who looked out for him. Also special appreciation to the family members who were present during Henry’s declining health.