Bruce Madison Mangum

July 28, 1951 - January 16, 2020

Bruce Madison Mangum Jr., 68, a resident of Miami passed away at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Bruce was born on July 28, 1951 in Miami, to Bruce Sr. and Lillie Mae (King) Mangum. Bruce lived most of his life in the Quapaw and Commerce area before moving to Miami. For many years he worked in promotions and customer service at Quapaw Casino, a place were he enjoyed being around people and making them smile. Bruce was known for being a kind and caring man who brightened your day by sharing a joke or a story, and always had a laugh that was contagious. His natural positivity and advice would inspire others. He was a bit of a history buff, and loved to cook and find new recipes. In his life he enjoyed playing guitar, listening to his favorite records, woodworking, drawing, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, and traveling. Above all, he cherished family and friends. Mr. Mangum was preceded in passing by his parents Bruce and Lille Mangum, and two brother in law’s Fred Payne and C.R. Scott. Family members left to carry on his legacy are his daughters Brandi Vasey and her husband Brandon of Wyandotte, Bessie Hall and her husband Trey of Fairland and Brenda Mangum of Oklahoma City, his grandchildren Grace Goins of Fairland, Blake Vasey of Wyandotte and Tucker Hall of Fairland, his sisters Sherrie Turner and her husband Joe of Quapaw, Mary Payne of Quapaw, his brother Barry Mangum and his wife Charise of Quapaw along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00 PM followed by the Celebration of Life beginning at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Bruce’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.