William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr.
February 11, 1951 ~ October 5, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr. age 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on February 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Lemmie B. Ingram, Sr. and Annie Bender Hartley Ingram.
William retired from the Rocky Mount Telegram as manager of the classifieds department after 30 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he worked for over 10 years with Van & RV Sales and Service. A longtime member of Northside Community Church, he cherished all of his church family. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend to many, William will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
William is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Ann Lamb Ingram; his son, Bryant Ingram (Connie); his daughter, Tammy Ingram Bryant (Stevie); his grandchildren, Christina, Katelyn, and Kayla Quincy, Will Ingram and Seth Bryant; his sister, Judy Ingram Jackson; his brothers, Lemmie B. Ingram, Jr. (Marie) and Keith Ingram, Sr. (Judy); and his nephews and nieces, Johnny Jackson, Melissa Savell, Shelly Farmer, Jennifer Robbins, Shawn Ingram, Bryan Ingram, and Keith Ingram, Jr.
A Funeral Service to celebrate William's life will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Mark Pridgen officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Northside Community Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Northside Community Church Sanctuary
1660 Beaver Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunday 10/10, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
A visitation will be from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Northside Community Church.
Service
Northside Community Church
1660 Beaver Pond Road
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Sunday 10/10, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate William's life will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Mark Pridgen officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunday 10/10, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate William's life will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Worked with Bill at newspaper for many years. Bill was a great guy and always upbeat. I know he will be missed by all.
Bill you will surely be missed. Love Jim and Beverly Evans
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God be with you always. Kirby & Barbara Dupree
In memory of William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr., Paul Armstrong lit a candle
Shirley and Christina and family I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Sending our love and prayers . May the Lord bring you all peace and comfort. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers to the family.
Saying a special prayer for the Family 🙏
Rest in peace Bill… you will be missed by all that knew you…
In memory of William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr., Carla Smith lit a candle
Working with Bill at the Telegram was a pleasure. He always came to work with a can-do attitude and always would offer a kind word.
In memory of William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr., Cindy Cole lit a candle
A kind gentleman. We worked many, many hours at The Telegram together. Rest in peace Bill.
Prayers for all of the family.
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this time.
In memory of William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr., Kathy Carnley lit a candle
thoughts and prayers for the family…known Bill for many years, attended high school together and business transactions at the RV Center, always a pleasure to deal with.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mr. Bill was such a special man. To know him was to love him! He loved his family so much and was so proud. He will be missed so much. Prayers for Mrs. Shirley and family.
I will miss you my friend. Loved working with you all those years at The Telegram. So glad we remained friends after you retired. The place was never the same after you left. RIP Mr. Bill.
Prayers to the family. Mr. Bill was a kind and gentle soul that touched so many. Comfort and Peace to you all.
Shirley I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. May your many beautiful memories and GOD’s Presence bring you peace 🕊️
We love and miss you Uncle Bill. So sorry we couldn’t make it up. To Aunt Shirley, Tammy and Bryant…we love you so much. Praying God’s comfort and strength for you today.
In memory of William Earl Bryant Ingram, Sr., angela joynrer lit a candle
Bill was such a wonderful person. Enjoyed working for and with him for so many years at the Telegram. You will truly be missed my friend!!
Shirley I am so sorry to hear about Bill prayers for you and family