Obituary of Charles Ingram

Mr. Charles Aldine Ingram, age 87, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in a Griffin Healthcare Facility. A native of Upson County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late Mr. Charles Ingram and the late Mrs. Limar Davis Ingram, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mable Emmett Ingram. Mr. Ingram was Retired from General Tire as a Machine Maintenance Operator. Survivors include: 3 Daughters - Sara Arlene Ingram of Barnesville, Wyona Beatrice Hamby (& Tom) of Birmingham, AL, & Glenda Sue Waters (& Charles) of Barnesville ; 1 Son - Charles Ingram, Jr. of Barnesville ; 1 Brother - Walter Ingram (& Mary) of Jacksonville, FL ; 3 Grandchildren - Natalie Ochs of Covington, Katherine (& Courtland) Davis of Birmingham, AL, & Ryan (& Kelly) Waters of Griffin ; 5 Great Grandchildren - Madeline, Sophie, Seth, Hamby, & Ingram ; and all of the staff at Brightmoor Assisted Living, who have all been a part of his family for the last 4 years. Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Ingram will be conducted Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2 O’Clock in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with the Reverend Lou Negron officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 5pm until 7pm. Those who wish may view the Memorial Page and sign the Guestbook online at: www.williamsfh.net Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 358-1678 "A Father" by Sylvia Negron 2013 He bears your weight in strong, loving arms. He watches over and protects you from harm. He looks ahead and perceives your need, then begins its fulfillment by word and deed. He guides and directs and cherishes your health. His worth is not determined by his store of wealth. He pushes you outside your comfort zone in an effort to ensure you can walk on your own. He sighs with nostalgia and watches with pride as you walk toward your future with a confident stride. You know that his deeds will stand the test and, as fathers go, you have had the best. Aldine Ingram Was such a man. His children were his pride. The best in the land. Arlene, Wyona, Glenda and Shot, Not a rotten apple In the whole lot. It couldn’t get better, He thought, but then, Along came the grandchildren, And it began again. Ryan, Natalie, Katherine And the cycle renewed, another funny, frolicking, Loving brood. And as the earth turned, In the process of time Along came the great-grands; They just blew his mind. He experienced the joy of another loving crew: Seth, Hamby & Ingram , Madeline and SOPHIE TOO, A perfect example of Close family ties, Love knitted together The fabric of their lives. When trouble came, They just drew together And waited out the storm Until calmer weather Through all the trials He and Mable faced, They saw them through With love and grace. Aldine was never boisterous, never loud or crude, Just gentle, courteous, And never rude. You know his patience Had no end To survive Emmett invasions Almost every weekend. Their home was a hub, The very center of the clan. He welcomed them all With an open hand. Kind words, gentle smiles, Witty jokes from him or Mable, with coffee, tea and cornbread On the kitchen table. Loved by all Who came his way, we celebrate Aldine’s life As we gather today.