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 Charles Allen Ingram, 74, of Sanford passed away Friday June 1, 2018 at Duke University Medical Center after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church Sanford, NC.
Charlie was born on July 4, 1943 in Sanford NC to John Robert Ingram, Jr. and Margaret Rouzer Ingram.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Lynn Isenhower Ingram , his sister Mary Wain Ingram Ellison (Boyd) of Macon, Georgia, his brother Richard Clay Ingram of Sanford, NC., and numerous nieces and nephews. Charlie was predeceased by his parents and his brother John Robert Ingram lll and wife Brenda.
Charlie attended the Lee County NC public schools and graduated from Riverside Military Academy, Gainsville, Ga. He attended St. Andrews College and Campbell College. He returned to his hometown and joined his father and brother at Sanford Coca-Cola Bottling Company, founded by his grandfather in 1905.
Charlie was an active member of the Sanford community and continued the family tradition of giving back to the community. He had a strong faith and was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder and in numerous other capacities. Charlie enjoyed his association with the NC Soft Drink Association serving for a time as President of the Association. He was currently serving as Chairman of the South Atlantic Canners, Bishopville SC and Chairman of Buffalo Cemetery Commission. In retirement he pursued his love of fishing and spending time at the coast.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to:
First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund 203 Hawkins Ave Sanford, NC 27330
Ingram Family YMCA 1907 KM Wicker Dr. Sanford, NC 27330
Thornwell Home for Children, JR Ingram Legacy Fund 302 South Broad St Clinton, SC 29325
The Temple Theater 120 Carthage St. Sanford, NC 27330
https://www.rogerspickard.com/notices/Charles-Ingram
Online Condolences may be made at www.rogerspickard.com
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Bob Kelly
The following is being posted for Sylvia Vick Hewitt:
Hi Bob:
Thank you so much for the article on the Ingram family. I had sent notice of Charles' death to two of my best friends, met in Chile, who are longtime Coca Cola residents of Atlanta. If you could send me a direct link they can open I would be very grateful.
They wrote to their Coca Cola friend John Adams asking if he knew Charles. John was in fact in his car driving to Charles' funeral when he replied to their email. I think it would mean a lot to all of them to see the article you have found since the John Adams referred to in the article is indeed their friend who was driving to his funeral - small world. Obviously they can't see our onsite article but I think it would be nice to have it included for the Ingram's Coca Cola family. Coca Cola only came to NC in 1902 and Mr. Ingram began delivery shortly thereafter.
On another note, I was Charles' date to the Senior Prom way back when. I must look for the foto which is probably around here somewhere. Remember our band trips? What fun memories I have of all of us.
Thanks again for including me in this. Charles will surely be missed by the Rowdy Lunch Bunch and I will miss seeing Charles when you post those fotos. If you think this email would be of interest to the class, please feel free to use it. The Ingrams most certainly have been good to all of us Sanford people and most of us have our own memories of them.
Always,
Sylvia
Bob Kelly
The following is being posted for Sylvia Vick Hewitt:
Here is John Adam's Coca Cola posting after driving to Sanford for Charles's funeral on Tuesday. John is mentioned in the article you sent to me which gives it special meaning. They were longtime friends and I think Charles's class would enjoy John's view of the day. I’m sure First Presbyterian was overflowing and that everyone had their own special memories of Charles. Nice to see what that's like to someone who didn't grow up in our little home town. Good sentiments for Charles.
With a very ill husband I wasn't able to drive up but my thoughts were with all of you just the same.
John has given me permmission to send this to you for the class site.
Best wishes to Mary Lynn.
Sylvia Vick (Hewitt)