ROSEBLOOM — Coleman Lacy Ingram, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, near Rosebloom.
The family held a graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Smith Cemetery in Cascilla with Rev. William Tribble officiating.
Coleman was born July 24, 1952, to the late Benton Jay Ingram and Melrose Ingram in Jackson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Coleman was a member of Southside Church of Christ.
He was an actor in many productions. He brought theater to Grenada by producing, directing and performing in Ned Durango, one of the first live theater productions in Grenada. He was also a partner in the Como Opera Guild.
He traveled the world extensively and lived in Spain while serving in the U.S. Navy. For a period of time, he also lived in Canada, where his daughter and grandchildren still live. His family, friends and neighbors will remember him for his charming wit, his profound words, his epic storytelling and his fierce loyalty.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Burnett Ingram of Grenada; daughter, Tara Ingram Lechasseur (Nolin) of East Gwillembury Ontario, Canada; siblings, Susan Ingram Vance of Grenada, Doug Ingram of Grenada, Carolyn Ingram Carlisle of Houston and Mary Ingram Haltom of St. Robert, Mo..; the mother who raised him, Faye Ingram of Grenada; and 2 grandchildren, Carter Lechasseur and Maddie Faye Lechasseur.
