William Lee Ingram

William Lee Ingram, 83 of Hampton, Arkansas, the son of Marguerite Haynie and William Oscar Ingram of Prescott, Arkansas was born July 20, 1929 and passed away January 19, 2013. He graduated from Cale H.S. in 1948. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Dresser Ind. In 1986, started his own business B&I Maintenance. Lived in Texas for 48 years, retired in 2003 and moved to Hampton. Served as Alderman for the city.

A gentle man of many talents and known for his kindness and love for others. To have known him was a gift.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother C. Red Ingram.

Survived by wife of 55 years Joan of Hampton; children Billie (Bill) Ingram-Gee of Spring, Texas; Toni Guynes of Spring, Texas; Gary (Connie) Ingram of Magnolia, Texas; Jennifer (Mark) Hedges of Magnolia, Texas; grandchildren Trena (Mike) Hamaker of Conroe, Texas; Shauna (Eric) Ingram-Bruno of Houston, Texas, Brandon Ingram of Conroe, Texas; Joseph Sheehan of Spring, Texas; Nicholas and Brigham Hedges of Magnolia, Texas; Great Grandchildren Eric, Kaitlynn, Nathan Bruno of Houston, Texas and Avery and Layla Hamaker of Conroe, Texas; brother Richard (Margaret) Ingram of Texas City, Texas; nephews Jim (Ruth) Ingram and Steve (Deidra) Ingram of Texas City, Texas.

Visitation is Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton, 6-8 PM. Services are Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10 AM, Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. Garland Skidmore officiating. Interment will follow at Campground Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .