Gary O'Neal Ingram

Gary O'Neal Ingram

Gary O'Neal Ingram, 75, of Martinsville, Va., gained his Heavenly wings on Friday, April 28, 2023, with his wife, children, and two oldest grandchildren by his bedside at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Gary was born on October 1, 1947, in Martinsville, Va. to the late Millard A. Ingram and Hazel T. Ingram of Axton, VA.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 ½ years, Judy Hall Ingram of the home; daughter, Wendy Griffin of the home; son, Brian O'Neal Ingram (Susanne) of Durham, N.C.; his precious and much-loved grandchildren, Rachel Griffin, Matthew Griffin, Eleanor (Ellie) Ingram, and William Ingram; and his brothers, Cordell Ingram of North Chesterfield, Va., and Mickey Ingram of Axton, Va. He is also survived by his loving mother-in-law, Lessie S. Hall of Bassett, Va.; sister-in-law, Darlene H. Earles of Bassett, Va., and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gary graduated from Tunstall High School, Dry Fork, Va. He was a proud veteran who was drafted into the U.S. Army after high school and served in Vietnam. He worked for Winn-Dixie during high school until he was drafted. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, he worked in the office of Roy Stone Transfer, where he met his wife. After Roy Stone Transfer liquidated in 1987, he worked for Bassett Walker Knitting Mill, and later for Pluma, Nestlé Refrigerated Foods, Knauss Foods, A.C. Furniture in Axton and Eden, N.C., and J. G. Edelen. He was employed at V.F. Outdoors (previously called Nautica) at the time of his death. Gary was a well-respected and humble man and always a true gentleman. He took his work very seriously and always gave his all to whatever task he was working on. Everyone who knew Gary gave him a very good name and said he was a pleasure to work with; he had no enemies whatsoever.

Gary really enjoyed spending time with his family and taking yearly vacations. He also loved watching ACC basketball games and particularly enjoyed rooting for UVA. He enjoyed flea markets, car cruise-ins, gardening, listening to bluegrass as well as music from the 50's and 60's, and watching people dance. He was also a member of Chatmoss Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive visitors from 12 until 1 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va. on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel in Bassett, Va., at 1 p.m with Pastor Doug Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Veterans Affairs (Salem, Va.). Online condolences can be shared at www.bassettfuneralservice.com.