William (Bill) Ray Ingram
William Ray Ingram, 63, of McLeansboro, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, June 06, 2005 at his residence in McLeansboro, IL.
Bill was born on February 13, 1942 in Hamilton County, a son of Harlen and Ava (Mathis) Ingram. He married Shirley Tuggle, daughter of George and Rosalee Tuggle on November 23, 1963.
Bill was employed by Albion Equipment for the last nine years, but has worked as a Parts Manager for over forty years. He was also an active member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. Bill’s favorite pastime was singing and making music with his friends and he was also an avid golfer.
Besides his wife, Bill is survived by one son, Tony Ingram and wife Shelly of Junction City, Kansas; two daughters, Shannon Braden and husband Darrell of McLeansboro and Sumer Ingram of Carterville; one brother Marion Edward (Lefty) Ingram of Gurnee, IL and one sister Ava Laverne Miller of McLeansboro; three granddaughters, Ashtynn Rae Braden, Jenna Paige Braden, and Allyssa Mae Ingram.
The visitation will be Wednesday, June 8, at Christian Chapel Church from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 9, at Christian Chapel Church beginning at 1:00 p.m. with burial following at Ten Mile Cemetary.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlen and Ava Ingram; sister-in-law, Barbara Ingram and brother-in-law, Charles Edward Miller.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freedom Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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