Donald D. “Don” Ingram, 87, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Community Hospital-Anderson following an extended illness.
Don was born on August 6, 1933 to William Earl and Elizabeth (Parr) Ingram. He was a graduate of Paris, Illinois High School-Class of 1951. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserve for 8 years. Don founded Ingram Electric of Alexandria in 1966. He invested himself in the Alexandria community and its people in so many ways. He was active in scouting as a Cub Master for Cub Scout Den 381, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 381, and Post Advisor for Explorer Scout Post 381. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts of America. For his community, Don has served on the Alexandria City Board of Zoning Appeals, the Monroe Township Trustees Advisory Board, President of the Alexandria Water Utility Board for 12 years, and served as an Alexandria City Councilman for 8 years. He served on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as Treasurer. In 2017, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce awarded Ingram Electric their Legacy Award. Don was a charter member of the former Alexandria Jaycees. Don was a devoted member of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club, which he joined in 1969 and later would become an Indiana Kiwanis Lt. Governor. He served as 4-H Fair Chairman for the Kiwanis Club for several years. During fair time, Don could be seen everywhere, doing everything. He was a Life Member of Kiwanis International. He was a charter member of the Alexandria Small Town USA Festival Committee, where he held several positions and last served as the group’s treasurer. Don has been a member of the Alexandria Eagles Aerie #1771 since 1986. He became an Honorary Lt. Colonel in the Indiana State Police in 1983. In 2015, Don received the Alexandria Samaritan Heart award. So many will miss the friendly smile of Don Ingram.
Survivors:
Son-Dan Ingram-Alexandria
Grandson-Eric (Allison) Ingram-Lafayette
Great-Grandson-Evan Ingram-Lafayette
Siblings, Patricia Goldsmith, Sue Leka, Ronald (Maria) Ingram, Terry Ingram, Gary Ingram all out of state
Several nieces and nephews
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years-Barbara (Bledsoe) Ingram in 2016, a brother Larry Ingram.
Out of respect for the current Corona virus pandemic, there will be no local visitation or services. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 am CST, 12 Noon EST in Little Grove Cemetery in Paris, Illinois.
Don was born on August 6, 1933 to William Earl and Elizabeth (Parr) Ingram. He was a graduate of Paris, Illinois High School-Class of 1951. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserve for 8 years. Don founded Ingram Electric of Alexandria in 1966. He invested himself in the Alexandria community and its people in so many ways. He was active in scouting as a Cub Master for Cub Scout Den 381, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 381, and Post Advisor for Explorer Scout Post 381. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts of America. For his community, Don has served on the Alexandria City Board of Zoning Appeals, the Monroe Township Trustees Advisory Board, President of the Alexandria Water Utility Board for 12 years, and served as an Alexandria City Councilman for 8 years. He served on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as Treasurer. In 2017, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce awarded Ingram Electric their Legacy Award. Don was a charter member of the former Alexandria Jaycees. Don was a devoted member of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club, which he joined in 1969 and later would become an Indiana Kiwanis Lt. Governor. He served as 4-H Fair Chairman for the Kiwanis Club for several years. During fair time, Don could be seen everywhere, doing everything. He was a Life Member of Kiwanis International. He was a charter member of the Alexandria Small Town USA Festival Committee, where he held several positions and last served as the group’s treasurer. Don has been a member of the Alexandria Eagles Aerie #1771 since 1986. He became an Honorary Lt. Colonel in the Indiana State Police in 1983. In 2015, Don received the Alexandria Samaritan Heart award. So many will miss the friendly smile of Don Ingram.
Survivors:
Son-Dan Ingram-Alexandria
Grandson-Eric (Allison) Ingram-Lafayette
Great-Grandson-Evan Ingram-Lafayette
Siblings, Patricia Goldsmith, Sue Leka, Ronald (Maria) Ingram, Terry Ingram, Gary Ingram all out of state
Several nieces and nephews
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years-Barbara (Bledsoe) Ingram in 2016, a brother Larry Ingram.
Out of respect for the current Corona virus pandemic, there will be no local visitation or services. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 am CST, 12 Noon EST in Little Grove Cemetery in Paris, Illinois.
Donald D. “Don” Ingram, 87, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Community Hospital-Anderson following an extended illness.
Don was born on August 6, 1933 to William Earl and Elizabeth (Parr) Ingram. He was a graduate of Paris, Illinois High School-Class of 1951. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserve for 8 years. Don founded Ingram Electric of Alexandria in 1966. He invested himself in the Alexandria community and its people in so many ways. He was active in scouting as a Cub Master for Cub Scout Den 381, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 381, and Post Advisor for Explorer Scout Post 381. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts of America. For his community, Don has served on the Alexandria City Board of Zoning Appeals, the Monroe Township Trustees Advisory Board, President of the Alexandria Water Utility Board for 12 years, and served as an Alexandria City Councilman for 8 years. He served on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as Treasurer. In 2017, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce awarded Ingram Electric their Legacy Award. Don was a charter member of the former Alexandria Jaycees. Don was a devoted member of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club, which he joined in 1969 and later would become an Indiana Kiwanis Lt. Governor. He served as 4-H Fair Chairman for the Kiwanis Club for several years. During fair time, Don could be seen everywhere, doing everything. He was a Life Member of Kiwanis International. He was a charter member of the Alexandria Small Town USA Festival Committee, where he held several positions and last served as the group’s treasurer. Don has been a member of the Alexandria Eagles Aerie #1771 since 1986. He became an Honorary Lt. Colonel in the Indiana State Police in 1983. In 2015, Don received the Alexandria Samaritan Heart award. So many will miss the friendly smile of Don Ingram.
Survivors:
Son-Dan Ingram-Alexandria
Grandson-Eric (Allison) Ingram-Lafayette
Great-Grandson-Evan Ingram-Lafayette
Siblings, Patricia Goldsmith, Sue Leka, Ronald (Maria) Ingram, Terry Ingram, Gary Ingram all out of state
Several nieces and nephews
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years-Barbara (Bledsoe) Ingram in 2016, a brother Larry Ingram.
Out of respect for the current Corona virus pandemic, there will be no local visitation or services. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 am CST, 12 Noon EST in Little Grove Cemetery in Paris, Illinois.
Don was born on August 6, 1933 to William Earl and Elizabeth (Parr) Ingram. He was a graduate of Paris, Illinois High School-Class of 1951. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserve for 8 years. Don founded Ingram Electric of Alexandria in 1966. He invested himself in the Alexandria community and its people in so many ways. He was active in scouting as a Cub Master for Cub Scout Den 381, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 381, and Post Advisor for Explorer Scout Post 381. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts of America. For his community, Don has served on the Alexandria City Board of Zoning Appeals, the Monroe Township Trustees Advisory Board, President of the Alexandria Water Utility Board for 12 years, and served as an Alexandria City Councilman for 8 years. He served on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as Treasurer. In 2017, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce awarded Ingram Electric their Legacy Award. Don was a charter member of the former Alexandria Jaycees. Don was a devoted member of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club, which he joined in 1969 and later would become an Indiana Kiwanis Lt. Governor. He served as 4-H Fair Chairman for the Kiwanis Club for several years. During fair time, Don could be seen everywhere, doing everything. He was a Life Member of Kiwanis International. He was a charter member of the Alexandria Small Town USA Festival Committee, where he held several positions and last served as the group’s treasurer. Don has been a member of the Alexandria Eagles Aerie #1771 since 1986. He became an Honorary Lt. Colonel in the Indiana State Police in 1983. In 2015, Don received the Alexandria Samaritan Heart award. So many will miss the friendly smile of Don Ingram.
Survivors:
Son-Dan Ingram-Alexandria
Grandson-Eric (Allison) Ingram-Lafayette
Great-Grandson-Evan Ingram-Lafayette
Siblings, Patricia Goldsmith, Sue Leka, Ronald (Maria) Ingram, Terry Ingram, Gary Ingram all out of state
Several nieces and nephews
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years-Barbara (Bledsoe) Ingram in 2016, a brother Larry Ingram.
Out of respect for the current Corona virus pandemic, there will be no local visitation or services. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 am CST, 12 Noon EST in Little Grove Cemetery in Paris, Illinois.
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