Gary Paul Mangum

Gary Paul Mangum passed from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 68. Moving to Yukon in 1988, Gary served in law enforcement as a detention officer.  He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Oklahoma City Bassmasters. Gary also had a love for his cats, which he nurtured and cared for with great love and compassion. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Mangum, and father, Wiley Mangum. Gary is survived by his wife, Darlene Mangum of the home; son, Justin Mangum of Yukon, OK; son, Travis Mangum and wife Robyn of Perry, OK; grandchildren, Natalie, Lakely, Zack , and Grant Mangum of Perry, OK, and stepmother, Christina Mangum of Greenwich, CT. Donations in his memory may be made to Pets & People at https://www.petsandpeople.com or by mail at Pets & People Humane Society, P.O. Box 850587, Yukon, OK 73085. Gary's life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Yukon, OK.