John C. Ingram Jr., 70, of El Dorado, passed away, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
He was born Aug. 11, 1946, to John C. Ingram Sr. and Vergie Griffing Ingram in El Dorado. He was the owner and operator of John Ingram, Inc. and was of the Methodist faith.
An astute businessman, John was originally a welder/pipefitter by trade and a member of Local 706. He was also an avid scuba diver, often traveling to scuba dive in different locations. Over the years, he worked with and employed many local welders who also called him friend. John was a serious man who was also quick to laugh and joke. Many people called him “dad.”
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Jane Ingram; son, Jay Ingram; and sister, Connie Drummond.
Survivors include his three sons, Michael Ingram (Vicky), Patrick Ingram, and Tracy Ingram (Mary); brother, Tim Ingram (Lou), all of El Dorado; and four grandchildren, Taylor Ingram, Elijah Ingram, Leila Ingram, and John Luke Ingram.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Young’s Chapel with Dr. James “Sonny” Griffing officiating, with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Parkers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry will follow at www.youngsfu