John Q. Ingram

John Q. Ingram of Selmer, TN was born October 5, 1931 in Guys, TN the son of the late John Quincy Ingram and Lois Abernathy Ingram Newman.

He was united in marriage to Betty Moore on May 28, 1960.

Mr. Ingram retired from Sheet Metal Workers Local #4 in Memphis, TN. He attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. Planting and nurturing a garden, fruit trees, and vines were a favorite pasttime. He was also interested in national and international news and politics. Additionally, he liked watching college and professional football. He really enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, his family and friends will always remember his great sense of humor. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army.

Mr. Ingram departed this life on September 1, 2013 at his residence at the age of 81 Years, 10 Months, 27 Days. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty (Moore) Ingram of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Cynthia Travis and husband Rickey of Starkville, MS, Trudy Hawkins and husband Bill of Olympia, WA; two sisters, Dorene Holman, Jimmie Teague; two brothers, Sam Ingram, Dan Ingram; four grandchildren, Holly Travis, James Travis, Sarah Hawkins, Ben Hawkins; host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Ingram was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Gregory, Ann Flagg.

Funeral services on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Mike Hollaway and Phillip Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery near Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or Legacy Hospice in Selmer, TN.