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John Paul Ingram

John Paul Ingram, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his home.

He was born September 20, 1941, in Logan, WV, a son of the late John James and Laxie Adams Ingram.

On October 31, 1959, he married Cynthia Lou Keyser who preceded him in death on January 4, 2020.

Surviving are two sons, John Paul Ingram, II and wife Lisa of Greers Ferry, AR, and James Willard Ingram and wife Lanita of Quitman, AR; four granddaughters, Stephanie Ingram of WA, Paige Ingram, Devin Ingram and wife Britney, and Alexis Ingram and husband Tanner all of AR; one grandson, Zach Ingram and wife Caycee of TX; five great grandchildren, Logan and Copper Ingram and Dawson Westpheling all of AR, and Stetson and Sophie Ingram both of TX; and one sister, Patty Clark and husband Paul of NC.

Mr. Ingram was of the Baptist faith and attended Liberty Baptist Church. He was an ordained minister and told everyone about the Love of Jesus. Mr. Ingram never met a stranger and always tried to help others. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to church and spending time with his family. His many hobbies always kept him busy.

Friends will be received Friday, July 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Liberty Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Friday at the church with Pastor John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Kesling Mill Cemetery in Kesling Mill, WV.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.

Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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