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Ellis Ingram Obituary
Ellis Ingram, 79, affectionately known as "Big Dad," passed away at home on Sunday following a long illness. He was born in Louisville, Ky.
Ellis worked for the Department of Transportation as an electrician and later at Mare Island Shipyard, retiring in 1991 after 30 years. He served his country in the United States Army, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge and Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars. He was dedicated to his church, Trinity Church of God in Christ, serving as an usher, deacon and Sunday school superintendent.
"Big Dad" loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Lillian Ingram; two sisters, Dorothy and Arlena; and brother, James.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ingram; daughters, Helena (Willie) and Gaynelle Randolph; sons, Larry Ingram, Ellis Ingram Jr. (Joy), James Ingram and Deon Ingram; stepdaughters, Constance and Reona (Jarrod); stepsons, Rodney Howard (Lucy) and Lamar Gaines; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, 524 Capitol St., Vallejo. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 2, at Evangelist Temple Fellowship Center Church of God in Christ, 848 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, with Elder Matthew Runnels officiating. Burial will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon.
Arrangements by Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, Vallejo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellis Ingram
Mona Beard-Hall
October 24, 2010
Lene,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mona Beard and Family
October 24, 2010
Lene & Family,
Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mona Beard and Family
trma reed
October 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rose Tyson
October 5, 2010
To Sister Mary Ingram and your entire family you are in my prayers. May God continue to Bless you and your family.
October 4, 2010
Dearest Sister Ingram,
Deacon will be missed. He was a great man and someone that I looked up to for as long as I can remember. Know that I love you and that my prayers are with you.
Love
Cherain Scott
Edie Galiste
October 4, 2010
dearest mary,
my deepest condolences to you and the family.
i'm sorry i was not able to attend the services, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
if you need anything, please let me know.
edie galiste (daughter of the late vicky gumataotao)
Linda Jones-English
October 3, 2010
Mary,
You're a Soldier...standing until the end even though tired. We love you and are praying for you, your cousin's The Jones Family (Ronnie, Gary, Linda, Carmen & Beverly)
Key Jefferson
October 3, 2010
Deon,Danisha,Deondra, and family,
You have my deepest sympathy regarding the loss of your dad/grandfather. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Curtis & Kimberly Craig
October 2, 2010
Deacon Ingram was a wonderful man. We served in church together at Vallejo Deliverance Center and Evangelist Temple. He will be missed by many people.
Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home
October 1, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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