Robert Anthony "Tony" Mangum

Robert Anthony “Tony” Mangum, 66, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born in Orange County, North Carolina, Tony was the son of Robert and Janie Mangum. Tony dedicated his career to Food Lion, where he worked as a market manager for many years before later serving as a security guard. Outside of work, Tony was known for his deep love of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing with his buddies, but hunting was truly his passion. A well-known figure among fellow hunters and outdoorsmen, Tony operated Mangum’s Wildlife Nuisance Control and was especially proud of processing deer meat using his special family recipe. His accomplishments and skills in hunting earned recognition in books and magazines over the years. He took great pride in his trophy room, where he displayed many of the achievements and memories he collected throughout his life. Tony was known by many nicknames, including “White Tail Mangum,” “Mad Dog Mangum,” and “Mangum Tree.” He will be remembered for his love for family and friends, his stories, and the countless memories shared in the woods.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Wesley Mangum; his sister, Susan Mangum; and his brother, Jeffrey Mangum.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna Mangum; his mother, Janie Mangum; his step daughters, Tonia Swaney (Michael Shambley) and Holly Maness; his grandchildren, Jeremy Thompson, Josh Thompson, Logan Maness, and Nathan Maness; his sister, Gayle Kirk (Mark); his brother, Greg Mangum (Brenda); his special pet, Lucy who loved to give him sugar; his special family friends, Jeremy Maness and Mary and Lonnie Nicholson; and his many special hunting friends.

A service will be held to honor Tony’s life on Saturday, May 23, 2026, beginning at 2:30pm at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm – 2:15pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special thanks to AuthoraCare Collective and their caregivers, Beverly and Cheryl, who took such great care of Tony.