Name: Visitation for Eli Cox Ingram Jr.
Start: 2018-06-08T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

Eli Ingram, Jr., 87, of Athens died Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Hofmann; brother: Donnie Ingram; sons: Eric Ingram (Rosinda), Jeff Ingram (Stephanie); daughter: Linda Allen (Carroll); step sons: Mark Swenson (Diana), Ron Swenson (Cathy); six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Nelda Kinney Ingram; daughter; Tere Howard (George) and grandson Jay Ingram (Corinne). Eli was a 1947 graduate of Athens High School as well as Gordon Military College. He retired from Athens Lumber Company after thirty years and had also worked at Aldridge Inc and Ingram Construction with his brother. He co-founded the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited in 1972, was a Silver Patron of the organization. He was described as a soft spoken, humble southern gentleman. He attended Tuckston United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11am at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. James Mooneyhan officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 at the funeral home, Friday, June 8, 2018. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited Athens Chapter. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Jun. 8, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Eli Ingram

17 Entries

Monty Lewis

June 2, 2022

I think of my ole friend often and miss his company. He was a great DU volunteer leader. I cherish the hand carved decoys he made that I have. A great fellow, missed and not forgotten.

Stephanie Ingram

June 2, 2020

Love and miss you more than ever papa

Donna Ingram-Brewster

July 10, 2018

Like so many other family members & friends, I think I've been in shock over the loss of Uncle E.C. (Eli)

I miss him so much. I keep waiting for him to walk into the office & talk about how many days it is until "duck season" opens again before going out to the shop & working on his duck carvings.

And. yes, he was a true Southern gentleman - loved & missed by so many.

John Elliott

June 10, 2018

Will miss Eli's ready smile. He was truly a gentleman.

zelie MOREAU

June 9, 2018

nos sincères condoléances famille Ingram merci mr Eli Ingram de m avoir accueillie si gentiement quand je suis venue de France.
Zélie MOREAU from FRANCE sister's Rosie INGRAM

Rosa B.

June 9, 2018

Sorry for the loss of Mr Eli, but i know he is in a better place, love you Donnie ,Jeff Eric ,ms Harriet, and the intire family ,❤❤'

Donna and Charles Corpening

June 9, 2018

Dear Jeff, Stephanie and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Ingram.
He had such a wonderful life and so rich with a large loving family.
You all are in our hearts,thoughts and prayers. Love,Donna and Charles Corpening

William Bouthillier

June 8, 2018

Eli was a kind and passionate man who enjoyed being known as an conservationist. Besides his love for family, he loved the sight of seeing ducks in flight. He was happy to be with friends who also shared his passion for waterfowl and protection of their habitat. Eli will be missed but not forgotten. Take care old coot and see you later.

June 8, 2018

We are so sorry we loved Mr Eli always looked forward talking with him at the DU events.I have the special memory of his story about duck carving and have two of his carving. Hugs and prayers to the family
Louie and Susan Maloy

Stephanie Ingram

June 8, 2018

I love you poppa!! Xxooxx steph

Monty Lewis

June 8, 2018

Georgia Ducks Unlimited has lost a long time valued leader with the passing of Eli. His many donated handmade decoys and his positive leadership on a state level leave a wonderful legacy. I will miss him as a friend. I was very blessed to have known a real true Southern Gentleman in Eli. Monty Lewis, Former DU Emeritus Board Chairman

Eli was a master carver as well

George Erwin

June 8, 2018

In 1980 I moved back to Athens and Eli recruited me to the local Athens DU committee. He said I needed to be a bronze sponsor and so he started me on a career of DU volunteerism that has lasted 38 years and continues today. In that time I have held every job in Georgia DU including serving as state chairman from 2006-2008. I will always remember Eli as the godfather of Athens DU and someone who had a significant impact on my life. We hunted together for thirty years and I especially remember our trips every season to Lake Seminole with Brian Boree and David Eaves to hunt the ringnecks and canvasbacks that wintered there.