James (Jim) Robert Mangan passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Manorcare nursing home with family and friends surrounding him.

Jim was born June 24, 1945 to Eula Mae Coble and Bernard Lewis Mangan.  Jim was a lifelong resident of Springfield.

Jim graduated from Central High School where he won a State C.O.E. (now DECA) manuscript award that earned him a trip to the National Conference in Chicago.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Psychology from Evangel College.  Jim competed on Evangel's Debate team.

Jim was employed by J.J. Newberry Department Store on the square.  He was also employed by J.C. Penny's in their custom decorating department and by Heintz Lighting Company.  While at J.C. Penny's, Jim received a Silver award from Tiffany and Company.  He completed over two million in sales and won various design and customer service awards during his 15 years with Penny's.

Jim enjoyed buying vintage homes and remodeling them.  He also enjoyed roadster sports cars.

Survivors include a sister, Charlotte (Sam) McClure, nieces, Marisa (Kurt) Fisher and Brittany McClure, a grand niece, Whitney Fisher all of Omaha, NE.  Other relatives, close friends; Wes Garrett and Paul Bellotti, and many other friends, cousins, and neighbors.

Services will be private with the family.  Memorials may be made to C.A.R.E. Adoption Centers, a no-kill animal rescue.  The best way to remember Jim is to perform a good deed for someone, as Jim enjoyed doing for the many people who knew him.