Ingram, Thurman Jr.
d. June 3, 2014
Thurman Ingram, age 88 of Cantrall, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughter Rebecca (Edward) Kirby of Easton; a son Jerry Ingram of Beardstown; step-children Sara (Kevin) Killebrew of Greenview, DeAnn (Jason) Hoard of St. Charles, MO, Eric (Tasha) Evers of Balitmore, MD, and John (Michelle) Evers of Lincoln; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters Donna Moss of Athens and Beatrice (Wayne) Michalik of Benld, one brother Dale (Rosalie) Ingram of Athens, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death his first wife Mary Ellen in January 2004, a son Toby in August of 1994.
He was born on May 1, 1926 in Athens, the son of Thurman and Kittie (Stone) Ingram.
Thurman married Mary Ellen Bennett on March 19, 1950 and then later married Sharon Evers on April 29, 2006.
He graduated from Athens High School and he served as a Sergeant in the United States Army.
Thurman became a Deacon in 1950 and was an Elder at Athens Christian Church since 1975. He was a current member of the Cantrall Village board, Athens VFW, past member of the Athens American Legion, and founder of the “Oatmeal Gang”.
Visitation will be held on Thursday June 5, 2014 at the Athens Christian Church from 4:00 until 7:00 PM and where funeral services will be held on Friday June 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM.
Rev. Ken Gennicks will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials can be made to Athens Christian Church or the Toby J. Ingram Athens FFA Alumni Memorial Scholarship.
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Posted June 5th, 2014 at 6:44 am
Thurman was such a genuinely, kind man in all my interactions I had with him at Athens Christian Church. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. His goodness was a reflection of his relationship with Christ. He will be missed by many. I’m thankful I had the opportunity in my life to know him.
Posted June 5th, 2014 at 8:31 am
I was sorry to hear of Thurman’s death. I hadn’t seen him since my dad’s death in 1987 – Frank Johnson, Jr. I didn’t realize that they were born 2 weeks apart too. They were best friends in high school & Thurman was my dad’s Best Man in April 1949 when he married my mom, Shirley. I remember going out to your house in Athens many, many times! Whenever I go out to Joel Hall Cemetary to visit my parents & grandparents graves, I always drive past your old house & remember the fun we had as kids when we were all together. It is definitely hard losing a parent. You have my sympathy.
Susan Johnson Julseth
Posted June 7th, 2014 at 6:39 pm
Dear Donna so sorry to hear about your brothers passing. I send prayers for you and your family. Love Gary and Janet
Posted June 14th, 2014 at 1:12 pm
Our sincere sympathy to the Ingram Family. Mr. Ingram touched many lives thoughout his life. May your golden memories bring you comfort. The Messersmith-Plopper Family.