In loving memory of

James A. Mangin
September 8, 1938 - December 5, 2008

James A. Mangin age 70, of Washington, passed away on Friday at 10:55 PM at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Daviess County to Austin A. and Thelma E. (Capehart) Mangin. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, A.C. Tractor Club and was a 1956 Graduate of Montgomery High School. He was a Veteran of the US Army Reserves. Jim spent 15 years working for UniRoyal and retired after more than 25 years of devoted service for NASCO. Jim had a great love for gardening and sharing the harvest of that love with his many former co-workers, family and friends. He will be missed by his pug bog, Heidi who road alongside him will he mowed the lawn. He is survived by his wife Sue (Wilson) Mangin whom he married on December 31, 1961; two daughters and sons in-law, Renee and Allan Hentrup of Jasper, and Jamie and Paul Petty of Palm Bay, Florida; two grandsons, Alex James Hentrup of Jasper and Tyler Austin Petty of Palm Bay, Florida; three sisters and their husbands; Joyce and Larry Brochin of Washington, Patty Brothers of Vincennes, and Linda and Pat Mullen of Jasper; three brothers and their wives, Kenny and Dosia Mangin of Montgomery, Michael and Mary Rose Mangin of Loogootee, and Richard and Ruth Mangin of Flat Rock, Michigan; his father in-law, Ernest Wilson of Washington; and three sisters in-law, Agnes Mangin of Washington, Joan (Mangin) Holstine of Plainville, and Sandy Queen of Washington. He was preceded in death by his Parents, one son Troy James Mangin; two brothers, Bernard Mangin and Jerry Mangin; and his mother in-law, Frankie Wilson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm on Tuesday at Ed Lee Mortuary with a wake service at 7:30 PM Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com

Tributes

John Clauss wrote on Dec 15, 2008:

"Renee and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!"

Susan Wininger wrote on Dec 10, 2008:

"Renee, Really sorry to hear about your Father's death. I will keep you and your family in my prayers."

Barb and Jim Torre wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Sue and family, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was a wonderful man and a great father and grandfather. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all from Tampa, Barb and Jim Torre"

Chris Bowling wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow."

Tim Grove wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"May God's grace comfort you in this time of loss. I will keep you all in my prayers."

John Templin wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Renee, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Know that your classmates will remember you and your family in our prayers. Sincerely, JT"

Edward Gootee wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Sue, Please accept Bev and my condolences. Know that you and your famly along with Jim are in our prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ed"

Ann (Murphy) Cermack wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Dear Sue and family, How saddened I was when my sister called me today and told me of Jim's passing. He was like family to me and others in our family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I wish that I could be at the service but since I can't, I will remember Jim in my prayers especially on Wednesday. Ann"

Janice Murphy Spencer wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"My sister Ann just informed me of Jim's death and I was instantly taken back to childhood memories of him so young working on the farm. I am so sad for the loss to his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you."