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Frank D. "Bro" Mangruem, of Rockford departed this earthly life February 12, 2020. He was born November 22, 1965 in Huntsville, AL the son of Frank Sr. and Eva Mangruem. Frank lived most of his life in Rockford coming from Huntsville. Frank married Priscilla Matson November 7, 2003. He was employed as teacher by Rockford Board of Education at the YMCA. Frank was a member of Washington Park Christian Church serving as a minister, a usher and would evangelize in the streets. He graduated from Guilford High School and graduated from Rasmussen College receiving his business management Degree later to attend Rockford College.
Frank leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife Priscilla; six sons and two daughters; mother Eva Mangruem; three brothers; and two sisters; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, and sister.
Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.
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Carolyn Mangruem
February 25, 2020
Miss u brother love u rest in r.i.p gonna miss u
Jataunia Jones
February 23, 2020
On behalf of your family in Columbus Ohio Jataunia, Lynda, Patrice we love you dearly! You will be truly missed and your legacy will live on you inspired us all to do better! Be better! And truly walk with God. We love you. To Carolyn and family we are sorry for your loss but I know hes in heaven with our father smiling down on you all. Rely on one another hold one another up. We love you and so sorry we couldnt be there with you all.
Lillie White
February 21, 2020
I am so sorry about your loss and not coming to see you and family. My prayers are with you and family.
Sister Marie-Ange Marcotte
February 20, 2020
Carolyn and Family, my deepest sympathy. It is not easy loosing a loved one. Please know I keep all of you in my loving thoughts and prayers. Carolyn, if you need anything, to chat or, whatever you know you can contact me.
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Damon Mangruem
February 19, 2020
Love you pops forever i will miss u its hard but ik u looking down at me
Lisa Mangruem
February 18, 2020
RIP cousin. You definitely will be missed. Love you and hope you look down on everyone. Until we meet again.
Gloria Smart
February 17, 2020
My prayers are with the families
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