Jonathan (Jon) Tracy Mankin - 60 years old, passed into his eternal heavenly home on Feb 6, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife Elaine, mother Judy Southerland, father John M. Mankin (wife - Ellie Mankin). He was preceded in death by his dad Larry Southerland and his grandparents. Many relatives are left to grieve Jon's passing, including friends and business acquaintances.
Jon was a student at the Magnet School Program through HISD throughout his elementary and high school education. He graduated from The High School of Performing Arts in 1982. He continued his education at Baylor University and graduated from Texas A&I - Kingsville as Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business degree. Jon was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and President of his Chapter, in his senior year.
He continued in the business world using his education to develop marketing programs for fledgling companies.
He was an avid woodworking enthusiast, which he learned from his dad. He loved doing all types of remodeling, building furniture, and creating various types of signs as gifts for his friends & family.
He will be missed by all who knew him.