Paul Keith Ingram, 86, of Penn Yan, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at home with his family by his side.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main St., Penn Yan. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at Benton Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery at the family's convenience. I lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Benton Fire Department 932 Route 14A, Penn Yan and Benton Methodist Church, P.O. Box 683, Penn Yan.
Paul was born Oct. 13, 1923, the son of Archie and Blanche (Payne) Ingram. During his life, he was a member of the Benton Grange, Yates County Farm Bureau, Benton Fire Department, Benton Methodist Church and involved in the Yates County 4-H program. In his younger years, he was known for his fun-loving nature. In hs adult life, he enjoyed his work of farming and trucking hay and grain. His favorite pastimes were watching car races and attending family gatherings.
Paul is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jane (Yonge) Ingram, his children, Paula (Douglas) Austic of Trumansburg, Cheryl (David) Henderson of Penn Yan, Philip (Ginny) Ingram of West Henrietta and James (Johnna) Ingram of Penn Yan; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a sister, Doris Ledgerwood of Penn Yan.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Lloyd.
