Les Ingram

Lester Charles Ingram was born on February 15, 1949 to Earl and the late Georgia Ingram in Warren, AR. Lester was the first born son and second child of 12 children born in the Ingram family. The Ingram's, like most Blacks from the South, migrated to Milwaukee in 1953 seeking better employment opportunities. Lester received his education beginning at Lee Elementary School, Garfield Grammar School, and later attended and graduated from Roosevelt Jr. High School, and from North Division High School. He attended Platteville University and later attended and graduated from National-Louis University with a BS in Business Management. While attending Lee School, in the second grade, Lester was noticed by his teacher as a brilliant student, excelling in all subjects, including beautiful cursive writing. He was skipped to third grade, excelling in that grade also. We moved and he started attending Garfield Avenue School. By the 5th grade, teachers at Garfield recommended he be nominated for Rhodes Scholar Scholarship. Mama did not want him to be that far away from home, so after College, Lester continued his habit of excelling. This time in employment, holding positions such as teaching Adult Basic Education, Supervisor, Buyer, and finally the prestigious position of EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). Lester had a bigger than life personality and made friends easily, and he had a terrific sense of humor. He was a brilliant human being who loved to sing and he sang in many church choirs. He loved Motown music, especially the Temptations. He lived life to the fullest, he lived life on his own terms and he was his own man. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and he loved the Lord. Lester was a devoted husband of 46 years, marrying Brenda Jackson on August 8, 1973 for 46 years. Les loved to cook which was evident each holiday having a large spread of food that he learned from his mother. His speciality was turkey, dressing and candied yams and his famous sweet potato pie. He loved to take care of his grandchild, Brenden taking him back and forth to school everyday. Lester Charles Ingram departed this life on January 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Ingram, daughter, Cheron Ingram, Son, James Staples, grandson Brenden Charles Allen, and granddaughter Promise Staples. He is further survived by (sisters) Linda Jackson, Patricia (Isaac) Cephus, Pamela Ingram, Mary (Lafayette), (brothers) Jackie Ingram, Earl (Alberta) Ingram, Jr., Gary Ingram, James Ingram, and Michael (Charlotte) Ingram He is preceded in death by. Mother, Georgia Ingram, brothers, Donald Ray Ingram, Ricky Darnell Ingram, grandmother, Josie B. Ingram. Uncle, Argie Ingram, aunt, Pearl Collins, aunt Delois Wesley, and cousin Carol Collins. The family of the late Lester Ingram acknowledges, with sincere appreciation, your understanding, your prayers, and all acts of kindness shown at this time of bereavement. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 Plymouth Church 2717 E. Hampshire Street Milwaukee, WI Family and Friends 10am - 11am Memorial Service 11am - 12am REPASS 12pm - 1:30pm Service & Reception InfoSATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019, Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Street, Milwaukee, WI Family and Friends 10am - 11am, Memorial Service 11am - 12am, REPASS 12pm - 1:30pm