Marvin Hewitt Mangham

Marvin Hewitt Mangham September 19, 1923 - March 3, 2013 Marvin Hewitt Mangham of Waco passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, at Waco Memorial Park with Chaplain Larry Holden officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Marvin was born in Prairie Hill, Texas, to John and Nora Mangham. He worked at Central Texas Iron Works for 46 years. He loved to garden and work with his hands. He had a long and interesting life. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the 978th Engineer Maintenance Company and received many commendations for his service. The 978th was known for their efforts with the Roer River Crossing in Germany. He was honored to be interviewed and written about in the book, "Finding Granddad's War," by Jeffrey Badger. Also he was interviewed and featured in the Waco Today for the book and his service to his country. Marvin loved his country, his family and also was known to love a good beer and a cigar from time to time. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Roxie Shelby Mangham; and his son, Marvin "Gene" Mangham. He is survived by his children, Sandra Brownlow and husband, Gene, Randy Mangham and wife, Julie, Judy Bessellieu and husband, Les, and Laurie Brown and husband, Allen; daughter-in-law, Louise Mangham; seven grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.