Cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Joe “Pete” Ingram, passed away at his home in Protem on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 11 days.
Born Joe Wayne Ingram on April 26, 1944 in Peel, Arkansas, Pete was the son of Carless and Johnie (Jordan) Ingram. He was a life long resident of the area and attended school in Dugginsville.
A hard worker and talented carpenter, Pete worked cutting cedar and hauling hay as well as having thirty successful years in carpentry, building homes.
He married Melva Brown on October 2, 1971 in Gainesville, MO and they were blessed with their son, Cal.
Pete was a member of North Star Community Church. He will be remembered for his easy going and fun-loving character. He loved spending time with his family and friends and greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Melva Ingram of Protem; his son, Cal Ingram of Springfield; grandson, Cody Dugan Ingram; great granddaughter Journee Dean; sister, Sophia Brown of Protem; brother Ron Ingram of Lebanon, MO and special family friend, Greg Hansen.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Carless and Johnie; eight sisters, Wilma, Fern, Thelma, Melva, Eva, Myrtle, Roylee and Barbara; and two brothers, James and Dean.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel.
