Cleophus MANGHAM

"IN THE BEGINNING WAS LIFE"

Cleophus Anthony Mangham, better known as Geechie, was born September 28, 1970, to the union of the late Leonard and Willie Ruth Mangham, as their fourth child. Everyone that knew his parents knew he was truly their golden boy. As a child, he was covered and kept from all forms of hurt, harm and danger. He could never do anything wrong in the eyes of those who loved and cherished him. His siblings kept a close watch on him and the company he kept while growing up. Geechie grew up in the West End and attended Cincinnati Public Schools; Washburn, Dater and Taft where he made numerous friends.

"A BLESSING"

It was during this time in his life that he met his high school sweetheart, Marketa Williams and to this loving relationship, they were both blessed with the Apple of their eyes, Ciera Ashley Mangham.

Geechie never met a person who did not feel the warmth of the friendship he offered. He had a loving spirit, a generous heart and he offered unselfish love. Geechie was always there to lend a helping hand even if it meant sharing his last; there were no questions asked. Geechie had a very strong and loving tie to his siblings and extended family. He was a great father, uncle and grandpa and he loved them all very much. This love he had did not stop with his family and friends, Geechie knew and loved the Lord and wanted to be baptized. He received Jesus Christ into his life and his heart on May 18, 2016, and became a member of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, with Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. as his pastor.

"SWEET DREAMS"

Geechie depart this earthly life peacefully on July 20, 2016, knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. After his battle with cancer he joined his loved ones in his Father's House. He was greeted by his loving parents and his sister, Patricia. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, a loving and devoted daughter, Ciera, two loving grandchildren, Donta Jr. and Da'Niyah White, brother, Bernard Mangham and sister Angela Mangham, nephews, Maurice (Ava) Mangham, Antonie (Al) Hill, JoRam Griffin, Fidel Christon, nieces Tachorah (Victor) Singleton, Brittany Nelson, aunts, Carolyn, Diane and JoAnn Jenkins, Shirley Berry, all from Cincinnati, Oh, uncle Charlie (Dawn) Davis from Minnesota , a host of other family members and friends to numerous to mention.

Thur, July 28, 2016 - Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - House of Hope, 1829 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH

Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.