William Franklin Ingram Jr.

He was born on March 15, 1940, in Charlotte, NC, to William Franklin Ingram, Sr., and Atha Mangum Ingram.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy for two years.

William attended the University of South Carolina.

He was united in marriage to Miranda Wilkinson on July 12, 1969.

He worked as a sales representative for many years, specializing in automation equipment.

Bill was a longtime member of the Carolina Golf Club and the Sharon United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Miranda, Charlotte; two sons, Frank Ingram, III, Charlotte, and Mike Ingram, Baltimore, MD; four granddaughters, Korey Smith, Paige Ingram, Abby Ingram, and Phoebe Ingram; one brother, Tommy Ingram (Beverly), Woodbridge, VA, and one sister, Mary Pool, Wilmington, NC; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

His family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, from 6-8p.m. at the family home.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.