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Robert Ingram Obituary
Robert Alexander Ingram
Dec. 6, 1942 - March 24, 2023
DURHAM, North Carolina - Bob Ingram's strong foundation in family and character hails from his upbringing in Charleston, IL, and his valuable experiences as an Eastern Illinois University graduate. Bob enthusiastically devoted most of his life championing the research-intensive pharmaceutical industry's efforts towards the discovery and development of new medicines. The goal of helping people feel better, do more and live longer, was his mantra.
Bob lived his creed of prioritizing his life around family, faith and friends. His legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of those he touched and so willingly mentored. Bob Ingram had a special way of inspiring others to do and be their best.
The family will memorialize Bob's life in a private ceremony in the mountains of Highlands, NC.
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Tammy Jones
June 17, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Ingram family. I was blessed to have been employed down through the Glaxo, GW and GSK years and I often speak of him today in terms of work culture, work/life balance and genuine care. What a "class act" leader he was. RIH and thank you Bob Ingram.
Mark DiOrio
May 21, 2024
Condolences to the Ingram Family. I was a Glaxo and GSK sales rep during Bob's tenure. "Nothing happens in RTP until something gets sold. I was fortunate to know Bob and sit with him during some awards meeting. He was class act. What a privilege to have Bob as our leader! The best!!!!
Matthew Maletta
May 19, 2024
I had the opportunity to work with/for Mr. Ingram for a decade while he served on the Allergan Board of Directors. I was the Corporate Secretary and spent countless hours in meetings and at dinners with him. Mr. Ingram was the consummate professional, but much more than that, he was so genuinely interested in other people and so humble despite his incredible accomplishments. He was the very best and I always looked forward to seeing him and speaking with him. We also shared a love of Porsche, and he would drive my car from the Board meetings to dinner where we could be alone to talk about his amazing collection rather than going with the group. He was a total gentleman and is deeply missed. My condolences to his family, who he loved dearly.
Jeff Chenen
September 25, 2023
We have such great memories of our time with Bob and Jennie and know he will be missed greatly.
Sigrid and Jeff
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Brooke Cardoso
August 6, 2023
My deepest Condolences to all that loved him and were loved by him. He will remain in our hearts always as a truly Great Man.
Dave Bellaire
June 6, 2023
I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing (and apologetic for being late in acknowledging the same). Bob was a friend and mentor (dating back to his GW/GSK days) and a wonderful Porsche friend. I will forever remember his kindness and generosity. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Randal Jay Zussman
May 24, 2023
I met Bob (he insisted that I did not call him Mr. Ingram) at the Amelia Island Concours. I had never spoken to a man as successful as him. I paid attention to what he said and how he treated me as I know that's why he got to the pinnacle of success. I am a relative nobody, but every time I saw he hom he made me feel like somebody. Special. I'm sorry he's gone. Tremendous gentleman. My sympathies to the many who miss him.
Victoria Gregory
May 18, 2023
I am so sorry, I did not know that Mr. Ingram had passed away. I am saddened to know this and the world lost a wonderfully kind man. I only met him a few times but he and all his family have been incredibly gracious to my son and me.
My heart goes out to all who loved him. May his memory be eternal and may he Rest in Peace.
Vickie Gregory
Maria Price Rapoza
May 4, 2023
I just heard the sad news today, my thoughts are with the family. He was an impressive leader and the conversations I had with him during my time at NC Biotech were memorable and influential.
Larry Phillips
May 3, 2023
Dear Jeanie, so sad to hear of the passing of Bob..... It was a pretty good time when we lived beside each other on 10 Street.
I learned of the Porsche museum , I thought it would be fun visit!
Bless you and the family ...... Larry & Nancy Phillips
Enrique Concha
April 28, 2023
Bob was a great, charismatic and very empathic leader.
I had the privilege to work for him during the last years at Glaxo Wellcome, in Mexico.
My deepest condolences to his family.
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Jan Witting
April 18, 2023
Michael and family. My heartfelt condolences to you. Some of my fondest years at GSK were when Bob was at the helm, and even more importantly when I was working with you. You both share tremendous qualities that you pass on to others. I wish I had known Bob better but I´m grateful and a better person for having spent time with the both of you. May he Rest In Peace and may the Lord´s blessings be upon your family at this time.
Jan and Cory
Ruth Blalock
April 18, 2023
My condolences to the family. I am grateful that I was able to work at GlaxoWellcome under his leadership. He was certainly one of the most charismatic leaders I have ever met during my career. I concur with everyone who has expressed what a gentleman he was and how he made you feel valued as an employee.
John Williams MD
April 14, 2023
Bob's leadership in cancer policy and in the corporate healthcare world touched millions nationally and internationally. Most importantly, he led his life and touched others with a warmth and kindness that inspired and motivated everyone around him. I was honored to work with him on the President's Cancer Panel. We will miss you Bob and saddened for his family and many friends.
Blaake Cauley-Edwards
April 14, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Norm Brown
April 14, 2023
Bob, your were a motivational speaker who lead GSK with integrity. I was very proud our industry back then. You always took input from all levels of the company. I was only a salesman in Idaho and you always took my calls and listened to what was happening with our day to day interaction with our customers. If you could you change policies to help us make more sales so we could help more people with our medicines you did it.(thank you)
You over the top gracious to everyone. Janet and I celebrated our first anniversary in the Bermuda at a presidents club. We also celebrated our 10th anniversary in Bermuda at another presidents club and you remembered that our first anniversary was there.(crazy memory you had) You introduced me to Mike in Bermuda and he has become a dear friend and brother. (Thank you) Bob you were a networking machine at all levels of the company and government. You had a Connection with everyone.
You were always faithful to your wife. You had a strong internal compass for right and wrong for your family, company and Government.
You are deeply missed by all. However, I know in the end you put your trust in our Savior Jesus Christ and we will be together forever in Heaven, what a joyous day that will be when my Jesus I shall see.
With Prayer, Love and Respect
Norm Brown
Knight Martorell
April 9, 2023
My prayers, sympathies, and love go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Bob's warm personality and positive enthusiasm will be miss by us all. We have lost a very dear friend.
Knight
Janet Wilson
April 8, 2023
My love goes out to you, Jeanie and all of the family. Bob´s passing has left a huge empty space in the hearts of many, many people. I don´t believe I have ever met such humble person who made everyone he met feel better for knowing him. He will be deeply missed on our Saturday morning gatherings in Highlands.
Janet
Greg Hirschauer
April 6, 2023
Bob was a great man, an important influence on my life. He was our youth baseball coach for a handful of years in Cincinnati Ohio. Bob's son Michael was a teammate on our very good Midland Baseball team. Bob's leadership and positive mentoring left an indelible impression and positive lifetime memories for me; I still have letters, messages Bob wrote to me as a youth, both while he was my coach and after he moved from Cincinnati for job promotion. My mom/family loved the Christmas cards/letters we exchanged for several years after the Ingram family moved away from Cincinnati to Kansas and beyond. Bob was truly an inspirational coach and role model to me. It is in part because of Bob and his positive influence that I have been a youth and HS coach for the past 3 decades. Ironically it was only when I came to work for Merrell Dow during Law School that I realized Bob was not only a great youth baseball coach, he was an incredibly successful business leader who was respected by many at MMD well after he had moved on to even greater business opportunities. I am forever grateful to Bob for the lasting memories and mentoring he provided to myself and my teammates in Anderson Township/Cincinnati Ohio. My best regards and prayers for Bob and his family A life well lived, Bob's positive effects on others is the greatest memorial of all. God Bless.
Greg Grazen
April 3, 2023
My prayers and condolences to the whole family. Bob Ingram was a man of great virtue, faith and family. He was a great leader here at Glaxo. He was humble, kind, a gentleman, welcoming, intelligent, sharp, he never forgot a name, he had a wonderful smile and way of making me and others smile and be comfortable. He cared and spent time with others regardless of their role. He was a tremendous speaker and made me feel as if he was only speaking to me when many were in the audience. An Icon... I am sure the Lord was waiting on the other side saying 'well done my good and faithful servant"
Mark Reichlin
April 3, 2023
I had the honor of working at GSK under the leadership of Mr. Ingram. He lead with inspiration and confidence. Because of his leadership we all knew we played a part of helping people live longer and more enjoyable lives. He always communicated how important each and everyone of us was to the success of GSK.
Arturo Rodriguez
April 2, 2023
In my life, Ive had the blessing of working for one of the most charismatic and motivating leaders in the industry. Robert Ingram was a briliance and integrity personified, and I am honored to have enjoyed his leadership. Rest in peace, sir.
Jorge Raimundo Filho
April 2, 2023
It was with great surprise and sadness that I received the news of my friend and great leader Bob Ingram !
He was my mentor and inspirational leader ,and I miss him forever
My deepest condolences to Jeanie , Mike, Rory and Cam .
Jorge Raimundo from Brazil
Lenny Fink
April 2, 2023
I met Mr. Ingram at a dear friends funeral, Gary Wein, a few years ago. What a kind and gentle man Robert was! I have dealt with his 356 restoration company and find them to be as wonderful as he was. I'll miss him.
Lee Willhite
April 2, 2023
We'd just moved to Raleigh from southern California in 2008 and were introduced to Bob at our first Porsche club Cars and Coffee gathering. My husband, Eddie, attended a subsequent gathering, but I stayed home. I received a phone call. It was Bob. He said he was disappointed that I wasn´t at the gathering, but oh how much he enjoyed spending time talking with Eddie. He wanted us to have his cell number. Bob said Jerry Seinfeld also has his cell # and Bob shared some of the crazy fun conversations (i.e. pranking) the two of them would have. Who does that? Bob.
We enjoyed spending time with the Ingram family, including the grand kids, being invited to join them at events, lunches, and dinners. We felt like part of the family. Who does that? Bob.
Bob never failed to inquire about my family. Always picking up where we left off the last time we'd spoken, in the way close friends do. Bob was an excellent listener. I shared with Bob the heartache and sorrow of helping my mom and stepdad with matters of illness, life and death. Bob, never offering unsolicited advice, always listening, and after listening, asking if there was anything he could do. There wasn´t, but I knew he´d help, if he could. That was Bob.
Our condolences to Jeanie, Cam, Michael, Rory and the entire Ingram family.
--Lee and Eddie Willhite
George and Betty Poehlman
April 1, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mr. Ingram´s passing, he was a true leader in the Porsche movement. My condolences to Cam, Rory and Jeannie
David J Levy
April 1, 2023
Bob
Elevated
People
David M. Wallace
March 31, 2023
My deepest condolences go out to Jeanie, Cam, Rory and the rest of the Ingram family. I first met Bob about 15 years ago when my son and I visited the Ingram Collection museum with other Porsche enthusiasts. My son asked Bob what a Carrera GT sounded like; his response was to ask one of his sons to start it up inside the museum! Jeanie was not pleased as she had just dusted the counters before our visit. I saw Bob on several occasions after that - including the Porsche by Design exhibit at the NC Museum of Art, Pinehurst Concours, and the EURO Auto Festival in Greenville SC. Bob and I walked around the Porsche by Design exhibit and I commented on the unique design of the Carrera Abarth, and Bob told me the story about the car and how his family were able to acquire it.
As many folks have said, Bob was a wonderful person who also remembered my name, was completely engaged every time we had a conversation, and always reminded me that it was a family Porsche collection. Although I met Bob after his retirement from GSK, it was easy to see that his engaging personality, his communications skills, and his intellect helped make him so successful in business and in life. He was a very special person.
Janet Carlock
March 31, 2023
I was a classmate of Mr. Ingram at Eastern Illinois University and knew then he would have a successful career. Janet Carlock
Mark and Tina Trewartha
March 31, 2023
We will dearly miss Bob. He was so generous in sharing his passion for Porsche´s with all of us and seeing his amazing collection was such a treat. Our prayers are with his beautiful family. Mark and Tina Trewartha
gena sarrocco jones
March 31, 2023
To Bob's family my condolences. I so remember the times at Vinnies in MacGregor Village with him.
Gena Sarrocco Jones
ginette bernier
March 31, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family... Mr. Ingram was a great gentleman and one of the best president at Merck Frosst. Sincerely,
Ginette
David Droschak
March 31, 2023
I first met Bob in 2013 working on the Pinehurst Concours, and one of the highlights of the five-year run was being able to work alongside such a positive and inspiring individual as Bob -- truly one of a kind. Bob has left a lasting mark on all of us whom were blessed to cross paths. Rest in Peace Bob.
Jim Dunn
March 31, 2023
It´s been years since I last spoke with Bob. But I have thought of him often over that time with the warmest thoughts. He was so sharp, always dressed impeccably. When he spoke from a podium, it was as if he was speaking only to you. When he did converse one-on-one, he made you feel interesting, important and valued. I´m grateful to have had the honor of knowing him. My most sincere sympathies to the family.
Marguerite and Ed Baxter
March 31, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeannie, and all of his family at this difficult time. We are so saddened at the loss of such a gentle giant in our world. We each were lucky to work with Bob in Washington DC, representing GSK, and then Marguerite's collaborations with him in the early days of the CEO Roundtable. We credit Bob with introducing us 26 years ago, and are so very grateful he took the time to be sure that we had our first date! Bob was a special man in the pharma industry, because he looked at the industry through the eyes of people it touched and not just the spreadsheet of the business. Bob was one of a kind and he, along with his example and leadership, will be horribly missed.
Joe Xiques
March 31, 2023
We are saddened by the passing of Bob Ingram! Our deepest condolences from the Xiques family. God bless his family on this difficult moment. We will remember him with great respect and admiration. Jeannie our deepest sympathies with you and all your family.
James Morris (Jim Bo)
March 31, 2023
Bob was a true leader & motivator of people. WELL DONE SIR, & THANK YOU!!
Jimmie Dougan
March 31, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Ingrams passing. When we met, he was at the helm of the company I was hired to sell pharmaceuticals for. He treated the new people with grace, respect and dignity. Making us feel important and that he was personally happy to have you on the team. He was a true gentleman and industry leader.
Marty
March 31, 2023
Jeannie and family, Bob's smile and thoughtfulness will be remembered and missed. He always cared for those around him even if he didn't see them often. We're so sorry for your loss. Bob and Marty Bayles
Laurie Giner
March 30, 2023
Bob was my mentor with Leadership Triangle, I am so proud this was the case. He made part of who I am today with his abilities to transform I am so grateful for the time he bestowed upon me whenever I phoned or met with him, he will never leave me.
Mark Hynes
March 30, 2023
My sympathies and prayers to Bob´s family. I was sad to hear the news of a man who not only propelled Glaxo, Inc. into the pharmaceutical big leagues but inspired a young salesman with his charm, class and intellect. Men like Bob Ingram are becoming more rare in today´s world. I´m grateful I had the privilege to know him and work under his leadership.
Jim Schnorf
March 30, 2023
I had the privilege of knowing Bob from a very young age as we both were raised in Charleston, IL. Bob never forgot his roots, and we would always enjoy talking about longtime common friends from our hometown when we would get together...whether on business, or catching a sporting event. Bob had an amazing recall of details, and never forgot a person he had met. I so enjoyed working with him as well in recent years with his venture firm. He will be greatly missed by all. My condolences to Jeanie, Michael, Rory, and Cam, and all of his Hatteras colleagues.
Alex Poe
March 30, 2023
"When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men."
Debra Tabon
March 30, 2023
Sincere condolences to the family of this awesome man. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He always made room for me in meetings and gave the best feedback. He will be missed. Blessings to the family.
George Quesnelle
March 30, 2023
I first met bob in the late 70's when I was a sales rep for Merrell National, and he was a Regional Sales Manager. Even then you could see that Bob was an extraordinary leader. Throughout my career, whenever I saw Bob, he was a warm and welcoming person. I was an area president with SmithKline Beecham' OTC Division when the merger of SB and Glaxo occurred. Bob came to Philly, to SB's home office to talk about the merger. After the presentation, I went up to Bob with some SB colleagues, ad though I hadn't seen him for several years, he greeted me so warmly that it made my colleagues feel good about the merger.
Bob was a great leader, and I don't think he ever met a person whose name he forgot, or who didn't come away feeling better for having met him.
Rest in Peace, Bob
Dave Jenkins
March 30, 2023
When I first met Bob, we talked about our mutual starts in Illinois. When he found out our daughter was going to school at U of I, he wanted to make sure she knew to call his mom if she needed anything.
Great man and leader.
Dave Jenkins
Lisa Sabbatino
March 30, 2023
Bob was a truly wonderful human being and the most inspirational leader. I was privileged to know him throughout his days at GSK. He always put people first, not just with his words but with his actions. He made everyone feel he valued their contribution.
A true gentleman, a genuine professional. I had great respect for his knowledge and actually looked forward to hearing him present at meetings.
I have thought about him often over the years and will continue to think about him with a smile.
My most sincere condolences to the Ingram family. My prayers are with you.
Daniel D.
March 30, 2023
Really saddened to learn of the death of a great man this morning. In his career and with his car collection, Mr. Ingram was larger than life, but I'll never forget how he treated me when I was a college dropout washing cars or how he later inspired me to apply to Duke for grad school.
He's the only person I knew from my Ferrari days that became more generous with his time when I no longer had anything to offer. I just wish I could've achieved more before he passed, so he could fully see his impact on me.
Tony Bloise
March 30, 2023
Have so many fond memories of Bob while working at Glaxo, then Glaxo Welcome then GSK. Every time I think of Bob I smile. He made a conscience effort to know everybody's name and something of interest to them which he would converse. Smart, kind, thoughtful and a man of integrity- all these attributes touched many people as these shared memories attest. Wish to extend heartfelt condolences for the family and close friend of Bob for their loss.
Linda RICHARDSON
March 30, 2023
I am very sad to learn of the passing of this great man, and send my condolences to his family. Bob Ingram was an engaging and visionary leader in the pharma industry, a man of character and grace. I am blessed to have had the privilege to work for him and will miss his warm greeting every time our paths crossed.
Allen Randall
March 30, 2023
my wife and i had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ingram at a porsche event. he was a very friendly person to talk with and we felt welcome in his presence. we are saddened to hear of the family's loss.
George Bela Kehler II
March 30, 2023
Mr Ingram was such a kind and genuine man. He had a gift of always remembering your name and looking you straight in the eye with a beaming smile and firm handshake. I will always remember his honest sincerity and caring personality.
Chep
March 30, 2023
Peace Be With Mr. Ingram and his family.
I too am one of the fortunate people to have known "Bob". I was fortunate in my career to have helped, in small ways, support his many efforts, along with Chris, Andy, Janie and John, to expand access to medicines for the most needy in our country.
When you were on the receiving end of Bob´s expression of his appreciation of your efforts, you knew it was sincere, and very present. It was incredible that even when you may not have seen him for months, he might appear to you quietly in a busy meeting venue someplace and say hello and catch up some. He never failed to somehow place a hand written note on my desk to acknowledge a promotion. While we all knew his efforts to innovate/improve medicine and health in this country, he was focused on the employees, as well.
"What have you done to support a salesperson today". And that was not for "sales", it was as he knew, to help them get the awareness out there of medicines that could improve patients health and life to do more.
I still recall the last time I saw Bob, it was a rainy, miserable, dark evening in Chapel Hill, and he was at a restaurant in Southern Village, small table, along a window, with Charlie Sanders. He looked out the window, saw me, and nonetheless they both came outside, to catch up some.
Bob, you shall be missed, and you were such a supportive and encouraging light in my early and middle career. Glaxo was never the same after you left.
Best to all my Glaxo former colleagues I see posting their condolences, as well.
Dianne Smith
March 30, 2023
Sorry for your loss, spent many hours driving him to many locations, he was always friendly and courteous to me, Dianne and I sorry for your loss.
Timothy Flynn, MD
March 30, 2023
What can be said about a giant of a man? A leader, a visionary, a man of great taste, judgement and scholarship. Bob brought so much to anyone who met him, and truly made the triangle and the world a better place. One of his greatest gifts was that he cared about people and loved helping. I´ll
Never forget his special kindness to me. My condolences to the family.
Thelma Harris
March 30, 2023
He was such a sincere and kind man. Deepest condolences to his family.
Barbara
March 30, 2023
Jeanie, Michael, Rory and Cam, My deepest condolences go out to you. Once upon a time, Bob shared his remarkable expertise, his incomparable network, his world-class leadership talents and some favorites in his astounding Porsche collection with the state of North Carolina. It was just another in a long line of classy moves he made over decades as one of the Triangle´s most visionary and generous community leaders. Working with him was like taking a master class in how to move through the world with grace, wit and foresight no matter what challenge was put before you. He was at once down-to-earth and worldly. I think he made everyone around him want to be better, strive harder, and be more selfless. May he rest in peace, with the sound of an air-cooled engine rumbling soothingly in the background.
With Our Love, Mike, Sherry and Sheridan Page
March 30, 2023
Mrs. Ingram, Mike, Jeannie, and Brett - You are in our thoughts and our prayers during this sad and difficult time. It was an honor and a privilege to have known Mr. Ingram. He was such a kind and gracious man, with a smile for all. Mr. Ingram was a calming presence for many of us during the pandemic and the vaccine development. He will be missed.
Dr Robert Yowell
March 29, 2023
Barbara and I send our sincere condolences and prayers. We will see you soon. Dr. Bob Yowell
Brian Ralph
March 29, 2023
He was an incredible man. He graciously delivered a commencement speech to our graduates in the middle of the pandemic via video and offered incredible encouragement and guidance to our students. Everyone at William Peace University offers our support and prayers to his family and friends.
Brian Ralph
=Ronald D. Sieber
March 29, 2023
I was sorry to read of Bob's passing-he was a fellow Porschephile and an inspiration of how to treat other people. Bob was a people person, and he always showed interest in others and what we all were up to; his sincerity was evident. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Aubrey Zinaich
March 29, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bob was a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Doug
March 29, 2023
I will always remember Bob and he will be truly missed. He always had a warm smile, incredible memory and the perfect solid handshake, and he set a good example for all of us. I worked at the NCMA as a security guard and met Bob and Jeanie during the Porsche by Design exhibit. His family, faith, friends and donating funds to help others was important to Bob. To Jeanie, Michael, Rory and Cam my sincere condolences in your loss. I am very grateful to have got to know Bob and his family. Bob signed my Porsche book above his favorite Porsche the 356C/SC/Carrera. Thank you, Bob.
Lindsay Mataya
March 29, 2023
Bob was my mom´s boss and biggest champion for 20 some years. I met him for the first time when I was 16 and Bob took my mom and me out for lunch. He was so nice and genuine and so good to my mom. Now I´m in my 40s and she still references things he´s said or done and what made him such a remarkable leader and person. We will always be grateful for what he´s done for our family and he will be greatly missed.
Ed & Susie Yates
March 29, 2023
I had not heard.
Susie and I have been in Delaware for 9 days visiting F&F.
An Icon,
A Mentor,
A Gentleman.
A privilege to have known him.
Megan Brier
March 29, 2023
Bob was a giant among men. Always a gentleman. Always willing to help anyone and everyone. And yet, he never asked for anything. I feel fortunate to have known him and called him a friend. He made me want to be a better person. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him. RIP Bob Ingram.
Carol Douglas
March 29, 2023
I, like everyone else, loved him. He was an inspiration to everyone he met. Love and prayers to all that mourn him
Michael Murray
March 29, 2023
Though my friendship with Bob began only three short years ago, I feel that I have known him for a lifetime. He was THAT kind of gentleman...extraordinary in his graciousness and generosity. He was true to his alma mater, Eastern Illinois University, and his hometown of Charleston, Illinois...a community in which we shared a common background and an enthusiastic interest. My wife, Libby, and I wish the Ingram family our most sincere condolences as they mourn Bob's departure.
Frank Sangiorgio
March 29, 2023
My condolences to the family. Bob´s warm professional demeanor, quick positive wit, and clear intellect, mixed with a healthy dose of personal humility, made him an inspiration to thousands. He will be missed.
Mark Salyer
March 29, 2023
What a privilege it was to work with Bob . He was the best leader anyone could hope for. Prayers of peace to the family . He will be missed .
Charles Masslet
March 29, 2023
I had the privilege and honor of meeting Mr. Ingram on four separate occasions, at PCA functions and at the Durham 'museum.' He was so friendly and receptive ... interested in what I had to ask or say ... he made me feel welcome and important, when in reality I was no more than just another Porsche owner and PCA member. He truly had the gift of being a leader and obviously cared about people ... all people. He will be missed. I send my love and sympathy to his lovely wife and extended family.
Judy Puscitello-SerFin
March 29, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. He showed all what a leader looks like. He was a wonderful person. Judy Piscitello -Serafin
Robert Franz
March 29, 2023
I knew Bob while working at GSK. He was a great personality and fantastic CEO. Even when I ran across him in public he would remember my name, which amazed me considering how large the company had become. I always considered him one of the good guys. So sorry to hear his passing.
Claire Cormier
March 29, 2023
Bob was an extraordinary man. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Madeline Kearney
March 29, 2023
Jeanie, Cam, & Mike....you all & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. My heart is broken hearing the news of Pop's passing. Pop was such a wonderful & unique person! He was always so kind to me when he would come to the Pet Wagon with Major. You all & Pop hold a very special place in my heart. I will be thinking of you all in the days to come!
Lyman Green
March 29, 2023
I met Mr Ingram as ceo and then later as I became a friend of the family and he was a very gracious and professional man. My condolences to the family.
Kim D Maney
March 29, 2023
I started working at GSK just as Mr. Ingram's time for was ending but he always took the time to say hello and ask about the work I was doing. A great engaged leader whose example I hope I am following.
John Hughes
March 29, 2023
Blessings to Mike and Ingram family. Bob was bigger than life and used his presence to magnify the best life has to offer and everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers with you.
Barry Harms
March 29, 2023
The world has lost a wonderful person that was friendly to all he met. I knew him from the time he offered to be event speaker in Greenville, SC and at every car show from Amelia, Hilton Head to Highlands. He always acknowledged our relationship. I can only imagine how wonderful he was as a leader at GSK. Rest in peace.
Deborah Stanton
March 29, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the Ingram Family, our connection to Bob was our love of Porsches. Meeting him and talking cars at The Cars and Coffee Meet ups was always a pleasure and he was always a kind and gracious human. He will be missed by us all
Stanton-Saludo Family
Marie Sanchez
March 29, 2023
Mr. Ingram you were an inspiration to me and to others. You were an example of a gentleman, a leader and a humble man. Thank you for the impact you made in the world. My deepest sympathy to the family. RIP
Susan
March 29, 2023
To the Ingram family: I only met Bob Ingram once and he made a lasting impression on me and my teenage son. I had taken my son to the NC Museum of Art for the Porsche exhibit as a birthday outing. It was a quiet afternoon at the show and we started chatting with a very kind gentleman who owned the car we were admiring. He took time to wish my son a happy birthday, to ask about his interests, and to share additional interesting information about his car and other cars; he was so kind. I asked him if he was in the car industry and he very modestly told me he had worked his career in the pharmacy industry. He gave my son his card and invited him to call him. Later, my son realized that we met Robert Ingram, former CEO of GSK. More importantly my son learned a life lesson on treating each person you meet as a person worthy of kindness and respect. That´s exactly how Bob treated this teenage boy who was simply enthralled with cars. What a privilege to have met him, not because of his professional accolades and accomplishments, or extensive car collection, but because he was a caring and compassionate person to a stranger. The epitome of a great human being. I hope my son has carried that lesson with him into his adulthood. I´m sure Robert Ingram had a positive impact on many, many people. My condolences. Susan (Raleigh NC)
Terry Jones
March 29, 2023
Bob was a great guy--period. He will be missed for sure in the car community and in the Triangle as well. I had the honor or speaking with him and shaking his hand at Amelia Island this year, and I am grateful for those few moments. He never failed to share that warm smile and gracious manner--a true gentleman. My best to you, his family, at this time. Terry Jones
Jamie Blackburn
March 29, 2023
I am able to recall so many positive thoughts about Robert Ingram, the key one is just how great a leader he was to so many. His ability to create and influence the best, and his ability to encourage the best to build for a bright future. I was very lucky to have met, worked for, and known Bob as the great leader he was.
Keith and Carla Skelton
March 29, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. He was the consummate gentleman, always interested in others first. He truly was a man to emulate.
Austin Cheney
March 29, 2023
My deepest sympathies and prayers for comfort go out to his loved ones. Mr. Ingram was a highly successful alumnus from Lumpkin College at Eastern Illinois University and had a huge heart for giving back to the institution. His loss will be felt in the college.
Susan Huffman Hext
March 29, 2023
Jeanie, Michael, Rory and Cam,
I have such fond memories of Mr. Ingram and your family. I feel blessed to have known him, he was a wonderful man; what a legacy he has left behind!
I pray your sorrow is swift and the memories are vivid.
Susan Huffman Hext
Mason Brommer
March 29, 2023
Heard this morning from a dear friend and former GSK colleague about the passing of Bob Ingram. Such a good family man, respected leader, and caring person! A particular experience that has been etched in my mind for over 25 years was when I was overseeing the Glaxo new district manager training program. We held a training event at Graylyn Conference in Winston Salem for 30+ new managers. Bob always made it a point to want to meet and speak with any new hire classes because he knew the importance of their roles in leading, coaching and serving their teams. Despite the couple hour drive from RTP, he was determined to spend time with the group that evening over dinner. He had a unique way of making someone feel they were the most important person in the room and they were riveted to his every word. He didn't leave the event until around 10:30pm and come to find out he had to catch an international flight the next morning at 5:30am. Needless to say I apologized for not knowing his schedule and the inconvenience but his response back to me was simply "I'll do that every chance I can, it's truly my honor to meet with these future leaders!" This might seem insignificant to some, but it left a lasting impression for me and every individual at that conference for years to come. May God bless to Bob and his wonderful family as well!
Bk
March 29, 2023
Bob was a mentor and commending leader. Enjoyed my association at GSK and will value it tremendously.
Will be always remembered.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Family, BK
Caterri Woodrum
March 29, 2023
There are no adequate words to describe the extraordinary impact Bob had in my life and in the lives of the many others honored to work with him. I was particularly blessed to not only have our paths align at GW/GSK, but then again over the following years at NCMA. I will never forget the personal mentorship, encouragement and support he gave me. Like so many others who encountered him, his influence on my career and personal growth was immeasurable.
Jeanie, Rory, and Cam, my prayers go with you as you grapple with his loss. Please know you have a sea of people who loved and respected Bob and would do anything for you. Please don't hesitate to accept the support because it is heartfelt and genuine.
My deepest respect and sympathy,
Caterri
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