Obituary of Michael Keith Ingram Sr.

Michael Keith Ingram was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 1968.  He was one of six children born to James Ingram Sr. and Annie Marie (Vassallo) Ingram.  He attended Southwest High School in Detroit. 

In 1991, Michael and the former Patricia Serrano moved their young family to Monroe County, making it their home.  From this union the couple was blessed with the birth of three children.  He was very gifted with his hands, working as a handyman for many years.  He was a talented painter as well and enjoyed woodworking.

In 2000, Mike began dating the former Julie Marie Morris.  The couple joined in marriage on August 29, 2005, blending their family of five children.

Mike knew how to have fun.  He was well-known for his wonderful smile and his great sense of humor.  He was fun loving, and the life of the party wherever he went.  He enjoyed being outside putzing around from mowing his lawn to burning just about anything in the bonfire.

First and foremost, Mike was an avid Detroit Tigers baseball fan cheering his hometown team through the good and bad.  It had even been said on occasion that he adored his Tigers more than his own children!  He also enjoyed collecting baseball sports cards accumulating quite the collection and loved playing keno and pull tabs.  Michael was a music aficionado.  He was extremely fond of Elvis Presley, Prince, and Michael Jackson to name a few.  

Michael Keith Ingram, Sr. age 55 of Carleton passed away unexpectedly at 6:37pm on Thursday; August 22, 2024, at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital where he had been for a week.  His passing was preceded by his parents:  James and Annie Ingram Sr.; a niece: Samantha; and a son: Sgt. Michael Keith Ingram Jr., KIA April 17, 2010.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his beloved wife: Julie Marie Ingram of Carleton; four children: Jason (Raegan) Ingram of Monroe, Chelsea (Chance) Moore of Newport, Alexis (Ethan) Heck of Newport, and Kyle (Britni) Alexander of Ida; three sisters: Sissy (Jack) Taormina of Newport, Deanna (Nikki) Ingram of Monroe, and Vonna (Aaron) Cooper of Monroe; two brothers: Jimmy Ingram of Newport and Gary (Maria) Ingram of Southgate; eleven grandchildren: Tony Alexander, Brody Prajzner, Bryce Walter, Spencer Moore, Colten Alexander, Beau Alexander, Wade Moore, Atley Heck, Michael Keith Ingram, Jason Ingram Jr., and Asher Heck; his mother-in-law: Angela and Mark Manera of Toledo; his father-in-law: Richard and Debra Morris of Houston; a brother-in-law: Brian (Laura) Parros of Sylvania; and a longtime friend: Rudy (Lisa) Klaes.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday; August 26, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185.  A Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday; August 27, 2024, also at Merkle’s.  Cremation will follow through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.

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