of Little Rock, AR

August 31, 1952 - September 4, 2023

Billy Wayne Ingram, 71, died September 4, 2023 from an aortic aneurysm at CHI Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Born August 31, 1952 in Pocahontas he was the son of Charles "Jack" and Virginia Ingram, both deceased.

He grew up and attended schools in Corning. He married Beth Hudson of Jonesboro on December 27, 1975 and they were married for almost 48 years, living in Little Rock. They had one son, Casey Ingram, with whom he enjoyed countless hunting and fishing trips and always enjoyed cheering on the Hogs together, including a trip to Omaha in 2019.

Bill retired in 2016 after closing ISTA, which he and his business partner Larry McMurry opened in 1983.

He enjoyed his retirement to the fullest, replying each day when asked what he had planned for the day, "Whatever I want to!". He especially loved his role as PapPap to his two grandchildren, participating in all their baseball, football, competition cheer and volleyball games. He also enjoyed swimming with them, teaching both to ride the four-wheeler and pretty much anything they asked him to do. He was putty in their hands! The rest of his days were spent hunting, fishing and travelling; and he especially enjoyed his annual "fishing" trip to Hot Springs with longtime friends. He also was a die-hard Arkansas Razorback fan, but only allowed to watch the game in the privacy of his den because of his inappropriate language!

The family Bill leaves behind include his wife, Beth; son, Casey and daughter-in-law, Emily; grandchildren, Kate and Fuller of Little Rock; his brothers, Bob (Becky) of Corning, Jim (Dorothy) of Houston, Arkansas and his sister-in-law, Gwen Dulin of Wynne and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves many close friends in Little Rock and Jonesboro, particularly his hunting, fishing and horse racing buddies.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no service. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Bill's life and memories at a visitation at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30 in Little Rock from 4:00-6:00 pm, Thursday, September 7.

Bill had a generous spirit which was demonstrated by the fact that he was an organ donor and gave generously to many charitable organizations. For those who wish to do so, he asked that memorials be made to Arkansas Hospice, Inc. (arkansashospice.org) and Mamie's Poppy Plates (mamiespoppyplates.com).

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com