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Obituary For Sebastian Ortarry Ingram

Sebastian Ingram, 56, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 12 noon EST, Friday, July 16, 2021 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Dr. Raymond Cochran, officiating. Interment to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

The Lord dispatched his angel on July 11, 2021 to carry Ltc (R) Sebastian Ortarry Ingram to his Heavenly Home.

Sebastian was the patriarch of his family. He was the son of Mrs Annie Ingram and the late Mr Clarence Ingram. Sebastian was born September 23, 1964 in Columbus Georgia. He attended and graduated from Central High School in Phenix City Alabama as an accomplished trumpet player. He then went on to Alabama A&M University, were he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He proudly served his county for 30 years in the United States Army.

Sebastian "Sinbad" Ingram was a beacon of wisdom and love for many across the world. Known affectionately by his family as "Taren" he was able to touch the lives of countless people throughout his life. To know him was to love him. He was always willing to help whoever was in need and would not stop until he got the job done. Sebastian loved his family with ever ounce of his being and put them first always. He was a devoted son,a faithful husband and a loving father and grandfather. He was the type of friend to reach out constantly and always wanted to make sure everyone was all right. Sebastian was the best and a true angel on earth.

He leaves to carry on his legacy: his loving mother, Annie Lois Ingram; his devoted wife, Clara Annette Ingram; his four children, Pierre Ingram, Christian Danelle Bryant, Ashley Nicole Ingram and Joshua Clarence Ingram; his six grandchildren, Janelle Shenise Jackson, Josiah Sebastian Mac Jackson, Jordan Zion Ingram, Berkley Maye Ingram, Zayne LaRue Ingram, and Leo Emil Ingram-Heinonen; two siblings, Carlethia Reynolds and Sharrell Ingram, other relatives and friends.

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I was heartbroken 💔 to learn of your passing. I am still in disbelief that you were called home. I will always cherish and remember your and the family. Heaven has gotten a great angel with a big heart. You will for ever be missed.

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I will keep you all in prayer. Sebastian was a man who truly loved helping people. I met him in in Korea and he was truly funny and you were drawn to his smile and kind heart. He was genuinely a gentleman and always looked out fir people. He will be truly missed. I will keep the entire family in prayer.

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You were an amazing man who truly believed in family. My daughter talks about you all the time and your big smile and heart ❤ I will miss you deeply. Clara i will keep you and the family lifted up in prayer.

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I remember LTC Ingram from Germany, USAREUR G6, He always had a smile for everyone. My sincere Condolences! Uschi Loesch

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You will be greatly missed. Love the Bailey Family

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My heart still aches in disbelief that you are no longer here I'm still numb. My sweet cousin Annie Lois,Clara and the kids you are all in my prayers life will never be the same without this remarkable human being but we have such wonderful memories of the beautiful person he was, my condolences to our family 🙏🏾.

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Rest well Sebastian... praying God's comfort and peace for the Family. Your fellow AAMU Classmate, Cynthia R. Bone

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I will miss you Brother. You, Clara, Ashley, and Josh made me feel like family in Spain and you made me a better man with your words of wisdom when I needed them. My heart aches, but I know that this is for a higher reason and one that I will not question. But one that I don't have to agree with. Sorry I could not be there to send you home, but know that my heart and soul is with you and your family during this time of need. Love you Six. Trevor Garrett

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I'm really sorry to learn of the passing of Brother Ingram! I'm praying for the entire family that God will comfort you all and that He'll help you all to have peace that goes beyond understanding! I pledged Alpha Phi Alpha with Sebastian and really wanted to make it to the home going service, but wasn't able to attend because my wife is in the hospital and having a medical procedure done this afternoon. May God continue to bless and keep you all is my prayer! Love, Bro. Ronald Comer

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RIP my friend, as the song goes, "Old Soliders never Die,they just fade away" God Bless your family. Until such time, we meet on The high ground. Maj (Ret)Carl Valentine.

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To the family of LTC Ingram, your dad was great man who dedicated himself to defending the liberties we all enjoy. I spent a year in the desert with him in 2003 and he was always upbeat, always had a smile on his face. Be proud of his legacy. Celebrate his life! Your brother in arms...Colonel Eric Rahman

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My dear friend and comrade. I will miss you dearly. My condolences to the Ingram family in your moments of sorry. May God Bless you. Joseph Martin

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Our deepest condolences to all of the Ingram family. We will always remember Sabastian's love for his family. May God continue to strengthen you during this difficult time. "The Austin Family"

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Your Family is in my Prayers. May Continue to Be your Strength and Comfort you. He Promised NEVER to leave us nor forsake us. Love April Elise Clemons

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My condolences and prayers to the Ingram Family. Enjoyed attending AAMU and being a part of the Bulldog Nation. You will be missed family and friends!!

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My God Christy and I are torn up because you are no longer here with us. How I will miss our daily check in calls and those famous words "Wake up Retiree" "What up Boi?" "What up Dogg?" Words cannot express how much mean to Christy and I. I am so happy to have met you and to have served with you and to have enjoyed life with you. Until we meet again love you and miss you Merys and Kevin Harris.

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Sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers Milton Watkins sr

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To COL Ingram's Family: Your father was an extremely caring and kind man. I know that no matter where you are, he will always be watching over you. I remember the first time I met your father in the desert sands of Kuwait. He made me feel welcomed and comfortable right away. There will never be another Soldier quite like him and his memory will live on forever. Let the memories of your father provide you with comfort and serve as guidance. Always remember, A father's guiding hand always sits on the shoulder of his children. 'CSM Oree J. White Jr., and Family; Colorado Springs, Colorado'

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Condolences , SHerrell Catchings

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To the Ingram family, I was sad to hear of Sebastian's passing. I immediately thought of meeting him and your family at Ft. Hood, Texas He always had a smile. It was a joy to know him .I later saw him after he retired a few times at different places here in Phenix City,he was still all smiles. I will truly miss him and his smile and great personality.May God comfort you and hold you in his arms , and give you strength.

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Your million dollar Colgate smile will be missed by many of us! Your kind and selfless heart will be cherished for a lifetime. May Gods comfort cover your Mom and Beautiful family. With sincerity, Barbara.. Phoenix AZ

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My sincere condolences to the family,may God comfort your heart.

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Sebastian you were a Angel from up above!!!! To know him were to love him...You will be truly missed, Fly high until we meet again. Sis A. Spaulding

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Words cannot begin to express my sorrow, may your memories give you comfort. I remember Sebastian's wonderful smile! Michele Gary-Hunt AAMU Alum 1987

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Rest well Sebastian. A wonderful spirit and person.

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Hey cuz going to miss meeting up with you and grands at McDonalds. Rest in peace.

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God makes no mistake. He called you home. May you rest in peace. We will miss you. Thanks for being a kind and loving cousin. Lequita

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I feel like i knew you, but i did'nt. My sister had lots and lots of GREAT things to say about the GREAT SEBASTIAN AND CLARA INGRAM! A person could get jealous! Not knowing you was my lost. Your wife is a BEAUTIFUL person inside and out. Clara has a GREAT FAMILY AND THE BEST FRIENDS IN THE WORLD! Believe me they will look out for her.Sebastian, i know you are in the BEST OF HANDS. YOU WILL BE MISSED! YOU TOUCHED A LOT OF HEARTS.PEOPLE DON'T JUST LIKE YOU, THEY LOVE YOU. WHAT A GREAT LEGACY!

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To the Ingram family, I join you in giving God the glory for the life and times with Sebastian. From Alabama A&M freshman to the ROTC drill team to Commissioned Army Officers in the US Army (1986). My brother your friendship has been priceless. I'm a better man for having met you. Peaceful journey and rest well in the arms of our beloved Father in heaven. Proverbs 3:5&6. Trust in love. John Ransom, Jr.

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Sebastian when I gets the news on your passing I was shocked and in disbelief. I have done many memories of us growing up in the neighborhood as well as in church. I will always remember the good times we all had. My sincere condolences to the Ingram Family.

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They say the good die young, but to me you were great my first cousin I will miss you so dearly and always cherish the memories. Love you cuz, Tony Lewis🙏🏾

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I was heartbroken 💔 when I got the news of your transitioning to be with our Heavenly Father. Sebastian I am so grateful to have known you and my best friend Clara. Take your wings my brother and fly high. We all love you but God loves you best. ❤

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My beloved brother in Alpha, I was saddened to learn of your transition to Omega Chapter. My most sincere prayers for your wife and family. Until we meet again sands, take your rest among the angels. "Farewell dear brother, transcendent art thou. Thy spirit shall dwell with us now. We'll cherish thy mem'ry, thy good name we'll revere, to thy glory, thy honor brother dear." #EliteEleven #DeltaGammamade #Spr1984 #AAMU

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Whatever we face we are never alone - God takes our sorrows and makes them His own. Gods Word is true, He will never leave us or forsake us. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers always. Sis Rosella Crisp Burlington, N.C.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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