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Richard Howard Ingram

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Richard Howard Ingram

Birth
Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
8 Mar 2018 (aged 82)
Burial
Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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FLEMINGSBURG -- Richard Howard Ingram, 82, beloved husband of 63 years to Shirley Ann Lee Ingram, his family loved him dearly.

Our Heavenly Father loved him more and said, “No more suffering, Son.” So today we celebrate him home! Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 3:35 p.m. Richard walked through the pearly gates onto streets of gold.

Born Sept. 5, 1935, in Fairmont City, Pa., he was a son of the late Howard G. and Isabelle Rearick Ingram. A retired contractor, Richard was a member of the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church where he served on various committees and was a member of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class.

Richard was also a member of the Fleming County Historical Society, a Kentucky Colonel and a former volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Debra I. (Jesse) Deems of Waynesville, Ga.; his son, Van L. (Angie) Ingram of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Jessica Deems (Dan) Westerwelle of Seattle, Wash., Lauren Ingram (Aaron Nusz) of Louisville and Mackenzie “Mac” Richard Ingram of New York, N.Y. Siblings include, Ronald Ingram of Ringold, Ga., Gary (Marie) Ingram of South Gate, Mich., Lola Hay of Wallingford, Sharon Andrews of Flemingsburg and Larry (Jan) Ingram of Ewing; step-mother, Agnes Ingram Johnson of Flemingsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Donna, Patricia and Kay Ingram; and brother, Bill Ingram.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church of Flemingsburg. The service will be officiated by Rev. Jesse Deems, Jr., Rev. Larry T. Ingram and Pastor Jeff Lambert.

Burial will be in Fleming County Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mac Ingram, Christopher Ingram, Garrett Ingram, Aaron Nusz, Ron Ingram, Jeremy Hay, Jason Hazelrigg and Jeff Salyer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church of Flemingsburg and Louie Flannery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home, 1115 Ashgrove Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356 or the First United Methodist Church of Flemingsburg, 117 W. Main St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041 or to a charity of one's choosing.

Funeral arrangements are in care of Carpenter-Fritz and Vice Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made at www.carpenterfritzvicefh.com.
FLEMINGSBURG -- Richard Howard Ingram, 82, beloved husband of 63 years to Shirley Ann Lee Ingram, his family loved him dearly.

Our Heavenly Father loved him more and said, “No more suffering, Son.” So today we celebrate him home! Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 3:35 p.m. Richard walked through the pearly gates onto streets of gold.

Born Sept. 5, 1935, in Fairmont City, Pa., he was a son of the late Howard G. and Isabelle Rearick Ingram. A retired contractor, Richard was a member of the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church where he served on various committees and was a member of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class.

Richard was also a member of the Fleming County Historical Society, a Kentucky Colonel and a former volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Debra I. (Jesse) Deems of Waynesville, Ga.; his son, Van L. (Angie) Ingram of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Jessica Deems (Dan) Westerwelle of Seattle, Wash., Lauren Ingram (Aaron Nusz) of Louisville and Mackenzie “Mac” Richard Ingram of New York, N.Y. Siblings include, Ronald Ingram of Ringold, Ga., Gary (Marie) Ingram of South Gate, Mich., Lola Hay of Wallingford, Sharon Andrews of Flemingsburg and Larry (Jan) Ingram of Ewing; step-mother, Agnes Ingram Johnson of Flemingsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Donna, Patricia and Kay Ingram; and brother, Bill Ingram.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church of Flemingsburg. The service will be officiated by Rev. Jesse Deems, Jr., Rev. Larry T. Ingram and Pastor Jeff Lambert.

Burial will be in Fleming County Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mac Ingram, Christopher Ingram, Garrett Ingram, Aaron Nusz, Ron Ingram, Jeremy Hay, Jason Hazelrigg and Jeff Salyer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church of Flemingsburg and Louie Flannery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home, 1115 Ashgrove Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356 or the First United Methodist Church of Flemingsburg, 117 W. Main St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041 or to a charity of one's choosing.

Funeral arrangements are in care of Carpenter-Fritz and Vice Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made at www.carpenterfritzvicefh.com.


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