DANIEL INGRAM

DANIEL INGRAM 03/07/1954 - 04/19/2025 ALEXANDRIA, IN - Daniel D. "Danny" Ingram, 71, entered peace and rest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. Danny was born on March 7, 1954, in Paris, Illinois to Donald and Barbara (Bledsoe) Ingram. He was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School-Class of 1972. He worked in the Alexandria family business, Ingram Electric for several years, and continued to operate the business after his parents' passing. Dan devoted his life to the protection of Alexandria as a professional firefighter and its residents as an EMT through the Alexandria Fire Department. He became a new hire in 1979 and was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1986. In 1988, Dan was appointed Fire Chief, a position he held until 1996. He retired in 2010, with the rank of Assistant Chief after 31 years of dedicated service to Alexandria. He was a member of the former Alexandria Jaycees. He was a member of the Alexandria Eagles #1771. Dan enjoyed playing cards, especially poker and Texas hold em. He was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts. Danny will be fondly remembered as a reliable, dependable hard worker. He was generous to a fault and his leaving will leave a large hole in our community and the hearts of Alexandria residents. Survivors: Son-Eric (Allison) Ingram of West Lafayette Grandson-Evan Ingram of West Lafayette Extended family members in Illinois including aunts, uncles and cousins Dan was preceded in death by his mother in 2016 and his father in 2020. The Ingram Family received friends on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Noffze Funeral Home, 501 North Harrison Street, Alexandria from 1 pm to 3 pm (EST). Additional services took place on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Templeton Funeral Home, 600 East Court Street, Paris, Illinois 61944 with visitation from 1 pm to 3 pm (CST). A graveside service followed at 3:30 pm in Little Grove Cemetery in Paris, Illinois officiated by Steve Webb. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alexandria Fire Department Flower Fund, 212 South Harrison Street, Alexandria, IN 46001, or envelopes will be available at the Noffze Funeral Home. Online condolences: owensmemorialservices.com.