William “Hadley” Mangrum, of Pinewood, Tennessee, worked hard, loved well and never passed up a good story or a Friday night football game. On July 31, 2025, surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully at the age of 94. Hadley was born in Dickson County, Tennessee, to the late Caleb Owen “Dick” and Hannah Sullivan Mangrum.

As a young man, Hadley joined the United States Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. He married the late Helen Arnold Mangrum in December, 1953, and together they raised 3 children. After 31 dedicated years with the VA hospital, he retired. After retiring, he kept busy reading meters for the Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District. He loved visiting friends and family and sharing stories.

Hadley had a lifelong love for coon hunting. If you knew him well, you knew about his dogs, the stories, and the long nights walking through the woods. On Friday nights in the Fall, you could count on him being at a high school football game.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Darlene (Bill) Cox of Franklin, Tennessee, son Lloyd (Tammy) Mangrum of Pinewood, Tennessee; grandchildren Haley (Preston) Reed of Dickson, Tennessee, Hannah Mangrum of Dickson, Tennessee; great-grandchildren Wynnie Mangrum and Raylan Reed; siblings Dorris (Walter) Mangrum of Nashville, Tennessee, Joan (Delmer) Myatt of Burns, Tennessee, and Tommy Mangrum of Burns, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, Hadley was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen Arnold Mangrum, precious daughter Gail Mangrum and siblings Rosevelt Mangrum, Elvana Henderson, Betty Jo Mangrum, George Mangrum and Vernon Mangrum.

Hadley will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, he was truly one of a kind.

Visitation with the family will be 7 Aug 2025 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman County with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 PM.  Burial will be at Clark Cemetery, Nunnelly, TN.  

McDonald Funeral Home in Centerville, Tennessee is honored to be serving the Mangrum Family during this difficult time.