Terry was born November 5th, 1958 in Brewton, AL. Son of Robert and Miriam Ingram, he grew up in Jay, FL and graduated Jay High School in 1976. He was a lifelong United Methodist and grandson of a United Methodist pastor.
Terry married the love of his life, Carol, in 1979. They welcomed two sons, Greg in 1984 and Michael in 1987. He took pride in providing for his family and supporting their interests.
Terry advanced his career from a mechanic to a vice president of supply chain management over 40 years across Saunders, Ryder, Waste Management, and ServiceMaster. He earned his MBA in 2012.
In retirement, Terry enjoyed growing and tending his garden. In 2019, he became a Master Gardener. He volunteered at the Collierville Victory Garden and valued growing food for his community. He held his family close and cared for them with the same everyday love that made his garden flourish.
Terry is survived by his beloved wife Carol Ingram, sons Greg Ingram and Michael Ingram, daughter-in-law Dana Ingram, father Robert Ingram, sister Cynthia Salter, and grandchildren Faith Scott and DeAdra Ingram. He is preceded in death by his mother Miriam Ingram.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23 at 1:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Collierville United Methodist Church’s Sanctuary on the Square at 104 N Rowlett Street. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you donate to your local food pantry or your local United Methodist Church.
A Blessing For Death, by John O'Donohue
From the moment you were born,
Your death has walked beside you.
Though it seldom shows it's face,
You still feel its empty touch
When fear invades your life,
Or what you love is lost
Or inner damage is incurred.
Yet when destiny draws you
Into these spaces of poverty,
And your heart stays generous
Until some door opens into the light,
You are quietly befriending your death;
So that you will have no need to fear
When your time comes to turn and leave.
That the silent presence of your death
Would call your life to attention,
Wake you up to how scarce your time is
And to the urgency to become free
And equal to the call of your destiny.
That you would gather yourself
And decide carefully
How you now can live
The life you would love
To look back on
From your deathbed.
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