I. David Ingram

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. I. David 'Dave'? Ingram, age 76, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at his residence. He was the son the late Dewey Ingram, Sr. and Mae Street Ingram. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife and best friend Shelby Ingram, whose love and care helped him through so many difficult times. One loving son, Jonathan D. Ingram, MD of Lafayette, LA.; one brother, William Ingram and wife Shirley; two sisters, Lois Ingram Shaffer and husband Clyde, and Joyce Ingram; several nieces and nephews; one special nephew, Jerry Jenkins and wife Rachel. Mr. Ingram attended Appalachian State University, ETSU and Loyola University, earning both BA and MA degrees. He was a retired teacher and counselor from the Kingsport City School System. Mr. Ingram was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City. An avid conservationist, hiker and white water paddlers, he belonged to several organizations supporting those activities. An ambition of his was to write an account on 'Rivers an rocks in those rivers that have known me.'? To all my fellow paddlers and hikers, I will see you on the other side waiting at the 'put in.'? The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Angela Dispenzieri of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Ray Lamb and Dr. Brian Nerren of Johnson City, TN. A celebration of life service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, TN at 5:30 pm Sunday, September 5, 2010 with Louis Imsande, Rev. Tom Bier and Dr. Jonathan Ingram officiating. A private interment will be held in North Carolina. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 105 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37604.