JAMES EARL MANKINS Sr.

JAMES EARL MANKINS Sr. obituary

JAMES EARL MANKINS Sr.

JAMES MANKINS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 21, 2013.
JAMES EARL MANKINS, SR. Services for Jimmy Earl Mankins, Sr., 87, longtime trucking operator and former member of the Texas Legislature, of Kilgore, will be 10 am, Friday, August 23, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Kilgore, with Reverend Scott Nowack officiating. Burial will follow in Kilgore Cemetery. Mr. Mankins died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Longview, Texas. James Earl Mankins, Sr. was born February 9, 1926 in Electra, Texas. He served our country in the U.S. Air Crop. In 1974, Mankins was elected to the Texas House of Representatives serving Gregg County for four terms. As a legislator, Mankins served on several committees including, transportation, business and commerce and calendars. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia; children, Janie, Jim, Jenny, Jan and L'Sha. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1216, Kilgore, Texas 75663. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home Thursday evening between 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Please leave online condolences at www.raderfuneralhome.com

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August 27, 2013

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August 21, 2013

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Mike & Sharon Millsap

August 27, 2013

Virginia, we were very saddened to hear the news of Jimmy's passing. When I think back to the days of serving with Jimmy, there is no one who was more respected, more faithful, true to his word that I ever served with. We hope that your many "precious memories" of your life with him will help you during this time.

August 23, 2013

Virginia, Our love to you and the family. Jimmy Earl was a good ESA man and a sweet gentleman.
Barbara Price & Pat Polk

August 21, 2013

Virginia & family,
My heart is broken. I have wonderful memories of all the time my family spent with you & Jimmy Earl. I treasure seeing him at ESA events. I know what a loss this is to your family. My blessings go out to you and heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Carleen

August 21, 2013

Dear Virginia and Family,
I know this is a very sad time for you. We will always remember you and Jimmy and the good times shared in ESA.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Nell & Mike McPheerson

Mary Wheatley

August 21, 2013

Virginia, I am so sorry. Jimmy was lots of fun and always so helpful. All of your ESA sisters will miss him. We miss you, too. Hope to see you soon.

August 21, 2013

To the Mankins Family - may God grant you the strength at this difficult time. We will cherish our precious memories of times shared in ESA with your sweet Dad.
Love,
Jimmy & Mary Nell Lane
San Angelo

Mae Beth Palone

August 21, 2013

Virginia,
My time working for Jimmy will always be some of my fondest memories. I will never forget all of the kindness you both extended to me and wanted you to know you're in my thoughts.

August 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pat & Sue White

August 21, 2013

Virginia and girls Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. He will be greatly missed but will be greatly remembered for all the good times he provided for a bus trips in Zeta Nu.

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