Long time Malin resident, Wayne Lloyd Ingram passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Chandler, Oklahoma to Turner and Nina (Oakley) Ingram on October 19, 1938 along with his twin brother Warren. In the early 1940’s, the family, including the boy’s older sister, Freeda, moved to Malin and settled in the farming community, eventually moving and setting up the family farm.
Over the years, Wayne was employed as a farmer, truck driver and Diesel Mechanic. He was the owner/operator of Wayne’s Truck Repair located on the family farm for many years until he retired a few years ago after ensuring many local farmers and resident’s farm equipment and vehicles stayed in working order.
Wayne was first married to Katherine Cummings and had 4 children. His last marriage of 34 years was to Ruth Wheeler on December 25, 1983.
Wayne is survived by his children; Randy and Nedra Ingram, Rhonda and Terry Nash, Rodney and Terry Ingram, Lisa and Richard Mucheck, Tina Wells along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends and special four-legged constant companion Buddy.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, brother Warren, Freeda, daughter Rita Ann Ingram, spouse Ruth and step-daughter, Barbara Evans
Wayne's graveside service will be held at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens on Monday, January 18, at 10 a.m. with a potluck to follow at the Malin Community Hall.