Calvin L. Ingram Obituary (1950

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 Calvin Leslie Ingram affectionately known as "Cal" was born on July, 24, 1950 as the first child of twelve to Levi and Geneva Freeman Ingram. On December 14, 2013, he departed this life to his eternal home in heaven. Under the leadership of Rev. Daniel Booker, he was baptized and joined the New Galilee Baptist Church on July 16, 1961. Within the church family he was spiritually nurtured and remained an active member over the years. Calvin attended the Lunenburg County Public Schools graduating from Lunenburg High School in 1969. He was soon drafted into the United States Army. His twenty year military career included service in Vietnam and the United States Army Reserves, 275th Supply Company, Fort Pickett, Virginia. In 1977 he was joined in holy matrimony to Ruby J. Baker. To this union they were blessed with one precious daughter, Daiwana. He orchestrated the building of their home which became a pivoting point for family celebrations and a child care center. He exercised his work talents as a sewing supervisor, electrical/plumbing technician, carpentry work, and railroad brakeman. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball and basketball. Calvin's community involvement included Past State Director Knights of Pythagoras; Past Master Victoria-Kenbridge Lodge #187; Chaplain, Pride of Victoria, Chapter 201, EOS of Virginia Prince Hall Affiliation; member Board of Director Peoples Community Center; and member of NAACP. He was well-liked by all, giving willingly and generously of his time, energy, materialistic and financial blessings. Preceding his death was his father, Levi Ingram, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories; his first-love, Ruby Ingram; a darling daughter, Daiwana Ingram; two grandchildren, Ahman and Alani; his mother, Geneva Ingram; 11 siblings, Henry Ingram (Jackie), Estelle McCrimmon (Al), Eugene Ingram, Ralph Ingram, Earl Ingram (Joy), Alvin Ingram, Levi Ingram, Janie Cobb (William), Ida Ragsdale, Rosa Townsend (Arthur) and Sardis Ragsdale (John); his godparents, Isabelle and Harlis Davis; his godchildren, Shantaran Ingram, Robinette and Robert Ragsdale; his aunts, Estelle Harris and Alberta Dove; his uncle Eugene Ingram; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who he also loved and adored. He could always count on his two special "side-kicks" Johnny and Mike. "God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you pass away. Although we loved you dearly we couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating. Hardworking hands at rest. God broke our heats to prove he only takes the best." Funeral Service will be held on Thursday December 19, 2013 @ 12:noon in the New Galilee Baptist Church 4565 Plank Road Kenbridge, Va.