Charles Edward Ingram

Obituary

Charles Edward Ingram, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015. Charlie was born June 3, 1935 to the late Earnest and Ethel (Bishop) Ingram of Cleveland, TN.

He met his beautiful bride, Geraldene Mae Hiatt, during his service in the Air Force while stationed at Portland, Oregon AFB, and they married in 1956 on the base. He worked for Magic Chef in Cleveland, TN for 20 years before working for Collins and Aikman in Dalton, GA and retiring in 1997.

Charlie loved to play Country music with his wife, cultivate his garden, work in the yard and spend time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jere; along with four children; Charles Chuck and Freda (Dalton) Ingram of Cleveland, Randy and Patty (Pulliam) Ingram of Cleveland, Teresa Ingram of Cleveland, and Julie Cole of Murfreesboro, TN; 5 grandchildren, Chad Ingram, Amy (Ingram) Lonas, Drew Ingram, Marla (Ingram) Jordan , and Gage Cole; 2 great-grandchildren, Chloe Lonas and Kaylee Jordan; two siblings, Kenneth Ingram of Cleveland, Donald Ingram of Cleveland, and many other loving nieces, nephews and relatives. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill Ingram.

A celebration of life memorial service is planned for Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home, located at 2415 Georgetown Road NW, with Reverend Gary Higgins officiating. The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm prior to the service.

You are encouraged to post a memory of Charlie and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Ingram family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 9th, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2419 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311


Celebration of Life Memorial Service Details
4:00 PM
Sunday, August 9th, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2419 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311