Charles Allen Ingram

Charles Allen Ingram , 74 of Sanford NC passed away 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