Floyd Vernon Ingram, 97, passed away on September 17, 2019 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Mr. Ingram was born in Gracemont, Oklahoma November 8, 1921 to George Ingram and Della May Cline.
Mr. Ingram grew up in Oklahoma. He enlisted in the Army/Air Force and fought during World War II. He was active in the Air Offensive against Japan in the Western Pacific, New Guinea, and Southern Philippines. He received a Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star.
He was a farmer, but also became a school bus driver, a school janitor, moving truck driver and a concrete hauler, as well. Mr. Ingram had an amazing sense of humor and loved to sing. He believed in laughter and told jokes and stories. He was a kind man and cared about people. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church and an outstanding Christian. He loved to garden and had a beautiful yard. He loved his family, especially children. His last smile was at his Great-Great-grandson and Great-Great-granddaughter. His memory was great and he shared all his family genealogy.
Mr. Ingram had 10 kids, 26 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, 53 great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 6 brothers.