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James O. Mankins

September 6, 1932 - May 29, 2020
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Tuesday 6/2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The family of James O. Mankins will remember his life of 87 years at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel.  James left this life on Friday, May 29, 2020.James was born on September 6, 1932, to Roy and Violet Mankins in Estacado, Texas. James married the love of his life, Patricia Smith on June 5, 1956, at the First United Methodist Church in Lorenzo, Texas.James retired from the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, following twenty years of service, which included the Korean War, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Blockade, and the Vietnam War.Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Mankins; children, Kimberly Anne Sava and husband, Scott; James Scott Mankins, and wife, Tura; and Katherine Maureen Plank and husband Randy; six grandchildren, Charlie Mowrey and husband, Adam; Bo Hunter, Kristin Cox, and husband, Brandon; Sammy Clark and husband, James; Adam Hunter, and Jonathan Welch and eight great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Audrus and Violet Mozelle Mankins; sister, Nadine Cate.The family would like to thank Hospice of Lubbock, The Bee Hive #2 and staff for all of their loving care.

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The family of James O. Mankins will remember his life of 87 years at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel.  James left this life on Friday, May 29, 2020.James was born on September 6, 1932, to Roy and Violet Mankins in Estacado, Texas. James married the love of his life,Continue Reading

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Myrna Darden Parsons left a message on June 2, 2020:
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We have to stay in because of Randy’s very reduced immune system. Loved seeing pictures of your beautiful family on the live stream.May blessings and peace be abundant.Myrna
Louise Plank left a message on June 1, 2020:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of your loss . We know James is in heaven with our Lord and savior reuniting with loved ones and rejoicing in his reunion .
Ricky Hunter left a message on June 1, 2020:
To: Pat, Kim, Scott, and Kathy I'm sorry for you loss, James was a good man and I have nothing but fond memories. I know the last couple of years have been difficult for all of you, may you all find peace and comfort knowing that he is no longer sick or having pain.
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