Joe Eldon Mangas, 82 of Greenville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at 2:05 AM at Wayne Healthcare. He was born July 2, 1938 in Randolph County, Indiana, the son of the late James & Esther (Hufford) Mangas. He worked as a meat cutter for 45 years for Marsh Grocery Stores; after retirement he joined the Over The Hill Gang Construction Crew.
He enjoyed his time with is grandkids giving them tractor rides, going to truck races at Eldora Speedway and horse races, He loved going to church and doing woodworking.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandson: Sean Eric Mangas; his sister: June (Mangas) Hathaway.
He is survived by his wife: Joyce (Good) Mangas of Greenville; his daughter & son in law: Dena (Mangas) & Dwight Wulber of Versailles; his son & daughter in law: Joel Eric & Donna Mangas of Louisville, Kentucky; his step sons: Chad Crawford of Lafollette, Tennessee, Todd Crawford of Dayton, Ohio; his grandchildren: Brittany, Justin, Jayden, Gianna, & Jason Mangas all of Louisville, Kentucky; his 1 niece and 1 nephew.
Private services will be held at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in Otterbein Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Shine on Corynna.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
