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Buddy Ingersoll Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with the Rev. Roger Loss officiating. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the funeral home.
Mr. Ingersoll was a former professional drag racer and world champion, running cars for Ford, Chrysler and Oldsmobile. He also was self-employed in auto repair and restoration.
He was born May 29, 1941, in Cleburne to William Howard and Ruby Ellen (Summers) Ingersoll.
He married Joyce (Fasig) Ingersoll on Sept. 2, 1961, and she survives in Zeigler.
Other survivors include his children, Terri Ingersoll of Pittsburg, Mark and Wendy Ingersoll of Herrin and Shaun Ingersoll of Cobden; grandchildren, Amber Hefner of Bluford, Mercedes Ingersoll of Waterloo and Diego Cano and Gracee Ingersoll, both of Pittsburg; three great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Amaya and Bronx Hefner, all of Bluford; brothers and sisters, LeRoy and Kay Ingersoll and Norman and Mary Childers, all of Herrin, Mike Childers of Zeigler, Donny Childers of West Frankfort, Alice and Frank Keller of Christopher, Melodie Earnheart of Du Quoin and Janet and Steve Davis of Pittsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Norman Childers; four sisters, Victoria Ingersoll, Mona Loucks, Joann Wright and Betty Key; and four brothers, Donny Ingersoll, Jerry Ingersoll, Ronald Ingersoll and Roger Inger-soll.
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Memories and Condolences
for Buddy Ingersoll
Dawn Marnell
March 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Buddy, he was a very special friend. Thank you for being you, Buddy
Dawn Marnell
Kevin Carvell
March 16, 2012
Thank you Buddy for all you did for the legendary Turbo 6.You are forever in our hearts.Thoughts with your family.
Kevin Carvell
Ontario Canada
Ronnie Martin
March 16, 2012
Sorry for your loss. I stopped in twice last year to visit with Buddy and was looking forward to seeing him this year.
He will be missed. Godspeed my friend.
Rich Bell
March 16, 2012
Mr. Ingersoll is a legend. I am sorry for your loss. RIP God Speed.
Alan Minga
March 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Buddy Ingersol I'm just a random stranger. But among the community of Turbo Buick owners Buddy was like an old friend, a mentor. He will be missed more than you know
Jason White
March 16, 2012
Sorry for your loss. I remember having pictures of Buddy's Pro Stock car on my wall growing up and watching as he changed the world of PS racing. Buddy, as well as Smokey Yunick, led me and several others into the world of thinking outside the box and making our sport the way it is today. I wish I could have met him and shook his hand at least once and thanked him. He is already missed but his legacy will live on in the hearts of many!
miguel morales
March 16, 2012
My condolence go out to his family and friends.GODSPEED Buddy.
prayer sent to family.
miguel a morales
Steve Pitts
March 16, 2012
My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was a pioneer in showing what a little v-6 could you are going to be missed bit will not be forgotten. Godspeed Buddy.and rest in peace.
Steve Pitts and family
Bob Slusser
March 15, 2012
Thanks to Buddy many of us have looked up to him as the front runner of v6 Turbo power.He will never be forgotten.Thoughts and prayers go out to Family and friends
Heaven just got a little faster
Bobby Buick Slusser and Family
John Meadows
March 15, 2012
Sorry to hear of Buddy's death. Pray that God will give you strength and peace in this time of loss.
John L. Meadows, Cambria, IL (formerly from Christopher, IL)
Mike & Julie Christiansen
March 15, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with your family. Buddy was an inspiration to all with his racing knowledge and accomplishments in his life. He was a very special friend to us along with everyone else he met. He will be missed.
Mike Licht
March 15, 2012
RIP Buddy, Godspeed. Your racing legacy and the innovation that you brought us will live on, you were truly an inspiration to me and many others.
catherine/wayne wilce
March 15, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during there
Hard times
Steve ellsworth
March 14, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Buddy was a true inspiration to the drag racing world. Godspeed Buddy
Jason and Kathy Bertram
March 14, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends during this time of loss, knowthat you are in our thoughts and prayers. Truly a sad day, Buddy was a great addition to the world and a class act. Loved his angle and approach to racing. His Buick Turbo v6 days were really something. He will be missed. My only regret is that I never got to meet him in person. God Bless....The Bertrams
Mark Williams
March 14, 2012
I really admired Mr. Ingersoll and his "thinking out of the box" approach to racing. I saw him race in Tulsa, in the late 80's with his Turbo Buick..He will be missed and remembered..
Roger Hammon
March 14, 2012
Mark:
My sincerest condolences to you and the family. I was a big fan of your Dad's. He provided me with some great memories of his Pintos and especially his Regal. What a competitor and great guy.
Thanks for the memories, Buddy!
Lora Jackson
March 14, 2012
I knew Buddy through my Aunt Darla and Uncle Bob....the stories I heard of Buddy were all great and I will treasure them forever...The racing industry lost a GREAT LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!
Audine Bucklew
March 14, 2012
Jim and I were deeply saddened when we heard the news of Buddy's passing. He was one of our most "colorful" customers and a good friend. Our hearts and our prayers go out to his family and especially to his brother Leroy and sister-in-law Kay. This is one man that will be sorely missed.
Amber Hefner
March 14, 2012
My grandpa was a amazing man. His life was full of major accomplishments! He has done so much for me throughout my life, and I knew I could always count on him for anything. I am so glad I got to care for him in his final days. Love you Spuds!
Diana Fuller-Moutell
March 14, 2012
Buddy will be greatly missed. He was a very good friend to my dad - Roger Fuller - Over the last year dad would go up and work on Buddy's car project because he (Buddy) really wanted to get the car finished. Buddy drove it down to Anna not too long ago. Dad said he never got out of the car but I guess he wanted to drive that car down for dad. I thought that was very touching. I wonder if there were ever any two that loved cars more....
Tracey (Dotson) Vaughn
March 14, 2012
Joyce, I was shocked last night when I heard about Buddy. Dad (Butch Dotson) and I have had alot of good times watching Buddy race. It been several years since I have seen you all. We have continued to talk about back in the day when dad and Buddy raced together. Buddy will be missed by many.
Jacque Noto Chin
March 14, 2012
Being from Zeigler & growing up at my grandpa's station I've known Buddy & his family my whole life. He was a great man & will be missed by many. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Jacob and Vicki Ingersoll-Drake
March 13, 2012
Jacob and I are devastated to hear of Buddy's death. Jake has fond memories of hanging with his favorite uncle. He will be missed. Our condolences to the entire family.
darla minton
March 13, 2012
my heart goes out to the whole family. buddy was a good friend and will be missed dearly. there will never be another one like him.
March 13, 2012
Sorry for my grandaughter Ambers loss
Peggy Page -Macomb Il.
Robyn Williams
March 13, 2012
Buddy was a very sweet person and a good friend to my daddy, Bud Brothers. I met him a couple of times at my daddy's house, years ago. So sorry to hear of his passing and sending condolences to his entire family.
Robyn Williams
March 13, 2012
I am proud to call Buddy my friend. He was always ready to help with any car repair or explain how to make the repair. I will miss him and I ask God's blessing on his family at this time of sorrow.
RIP Buddy.
George Williams, Miramar Beach, FL
Debbie and Mike Gostowski
March 13, 2012
I never got the pleasure of meeting Buddy, but when I moved here I heard of his accomplishments in the raceing world. My husband knew him from the race track when Mike used to drag race. My prayers go out to Amber, Shaun and the whole Ingersoll family. I know he will be greatly missed by many
Larry & Betty Sexton
March 13, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kenny Wilkins
March 13, 2012
Talked to Buddy about my nostalgic race car-he took time to talk to me-an unknown-that was one of his gifts to all of us. Drag racing and all people that knew Buddy will miss him.
Michael Spruell
March 13, 2012
Leroy, Shaun, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of You at this time of sorrow.
March 13, 2012
I was proud to have know Buddy, he touched alot of hearts and will live in our memories forever.
Rose and Darrell Simion
dan holmes
March 13, 2012
I used to read about him in Hot Rod and drag racing magazines . I saw him race at Marion when I was 14-15 . He was always a local legend . I never got to know him until around 6yrs ago . He was always a colorful addition to the car show /cruise night scene in Southern IL. He joined the So-Co car club a few years ago where I got to know him well and swapped many stories . His were always the best , I will surely miss him , prayers for his family in this time of loss.
Bill May
March 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. i always enjoyed talking to buddy i cut his hair for many years.
Bill May Handy Klipper Barber Shop
March 13, 2012
Really sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. Condolences to his family. Only knew him from racing and knowing Mark. He was a good guy and we will miss him.
Sam Procell and Kathy
Liz Hastings
March 13, 2012
Leroy and Kay ,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time
Liz Busch Hastings
Howard Lewis
March 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of Buddy's passing !!! Prayers go out to ALL the family and friends !!!!
March 13, 2012
Joyce and Family, So sorry for your loss. Buddy will truly be missed around the carshows. We all loved him and will miss him.
Margaret Corder-Herrin,Il
March 13, 2012
What a man! Spent many hours at Buddy's station in the late 60's. Took us to the drags with him any time we want to go, Harrisburg, Fairfield, and Paducah. Good memories I'll never forget. My condolences to the family. Tim Hoey (Tuscola, IL)
Bryan Bennett
March 13, 2012
I miss him very much.I feel so blessed to have known him and spent time with him.It was a special time with a special person.I will always cherish those memories.
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