William Ingram, Jr.

God, in His divine wisdom has called from our midst our beloved William "Tony" Ingram Jr. He quietly slipped away from our loving arms on Sunday afternoon, December 5, 2021 at Manhasset Hospital, Manhasset, New York. Tony was born on October 7, 1953 in Gainesville, FL to Annie Doris Jackson and the late William Ingram Sr.. He was one of six children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at Springhill Baptist Church at a very early age. Tony relocated to Huntington, New York where he graduated from Huntington High School and then married Helen Wroten. To this union three children were born. He later met his extended family, Diane Willis and children. Tony was employed at UCP in Bayville, NY for over twenty years. He often traveled to Mississippi and Florida on many occasions to celebrate and spend time with his family. He was affectionately known as "PapaRoc" by his family and they were the light of his life. He spent Friday nights talking to his mother and siblings. Tony had a contagious laugh and an outgoing spirit. He loved sports and was a big NY Giants, NY Knicks and Florida Gators fan. He was a ray of sunshine to everyone he met. PapaRoc leaves to cherish his fond memories; his mother, Annie Doris Roberson of Jacksonville, FL; three daughters Angela Ingram of Pascagoula, MS, Shyrona Ingram of Huntington, NY, and Toni Ingram of Moss Point, MS; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; Nicole Wilson (Cyncere, Laurynn, and Emir), Natazia (Curtis) Smith (Cailee and Cambree), Wishy'ra Davison (Sunrazi), all of Pascagoula, MS, Karizma Ingram (Shulem), Samaya Williams, Samuel Williams III, all of Huntington, NY, Vontravis Kelly Jr., Sarai' Ingram, and Noah Kelly of Moss Point, MS; His extended family, Danielle Willis and daughter (Dijaye), Demond Willis and daughter (Aliyah); three sisters; Yvonne Hayes Hinson of Gainesville FL, Gail (George) Wiley FL. Tyrone, Georgia, and Marilyn (Pinky) Mack of Gainesville, FL; one brother, Herman (Vicky) Jefferson of Gainesville, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Visitation for Mr. Ingram will be Friday, December 17, 2021 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Chestnut Memorial Chapel, 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 630 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, with Pastor Michael Frazier, officiating. Burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, all in attendance are asked to please wear a facial covering. The Cortege will form at 10:15 AM at the home of his sister, Yvonne Hinson, 1104 SE 13th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641. Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Chestnut Funeral Home. Cards may be sent to 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. To order floral arrangements, please visit www.chestnutfh.com/obituary/williamingram. Any questions may be directed to 1-855-5-CHESTNUT. "A CHESTNUT SERVICE"

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William Ingram, Jr.

October 7, 1953 - December 5, 2021