Alphis James Mazingo of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 86.
His visitation will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Picayune Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at First Baptist Church of Carriere Cemetery.
SERVICES TIME CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER:
VISITATION: 1:00-2:00 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER B, 2018 with SERVICE AT 2:00 P.M. at PICAYUNE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, BURIAL at First Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was a resident of Picayune for 54 years, a heavy equipment mechanic, U.S. Navy Veteran, and of the Baptist faith. His all-time favorite past time was fishing, especially river fishing. He was a loving man who taught many things by word and example, including independence, strength, perseverance, and bravery, as well as love and commitment.
He is survived by one son: Joey Lafferty (Brenda Jean) of Picayune; three daughters: Wanda Giveans (John) of Necaise, Vickie Hooper (Ronald) of LoLo, Montana, and Brenda Lamison (Nathan) of Missouri; 10 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Frederick & Lula Mazingo; his wife, Patricia Mazingo; one son, James Mazingo; three brothers: Robert Mazingo, Andy Mazingo, and Marvin Mazingo; three sisters: Virgie Mae Logan, Littievee Bozeman, and Birdie Lynn Logan; one grandson, Jay Lafferty Mazingo and one great-grandchild, Hanah Dillard.