Robert Jack Ingram
December 28, 1936 ~ June 24, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Robert Jack Ingram, 84, of Candler, died Thursday, June 24, 2021.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Horace and Juniata Voorheis Ingram. Jack was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Layne Ingram, who died in 1991.
Jack was a 5-time NASCAR National Champion who was inducted into the NASCAR Hall Of Fame in 2014.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Aline Cole Ingram; two daughters, Cynthia Hensley (Doug) and Ingrid Jones (Brandon), both of Hendersonville; two brothers, Larry Ingram of Candler and Joel Ingram of Platteville, WI; seven grandchildren, Justin, Jackson, Christopher, Evan, Allison, Anthony and Jack Kelly; eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:45 AM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at All Saints Anglican Church in Mills River with Father Erich Zwingert officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Burial will be private, but a public celebration of Jack’s professional career is being planned and will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that you consider making a contribution to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: June 30, 2021 11:45 am
All Saints Anglican Church
15 McDowell Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-7216
https://allsaintsmillsriver.org/
Visitation: June 30, 2021 10:00 am - May 2, 2025 11:30 am
All Saints Anglican Church
15 McDowell Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-7216
https://allsaintsmillsriver.org/
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Dear Aline and family I’m so sorry for your loss Jack was a very special friend to both Ben and I My heartfelt condolences too all of you You all are in my thoughts and my prayers Love Ben and Linda Barnes
Dear Aline and family I’m so sorry for your loss Jack was a very dear friend to Ben and I My heartfelt condolences to all of you I pray God will give you strength and comfort at this time and months to come I pray for peace You all are in my thoughts and my prayers We love all of you very much Love Linda abd and Ben Barnes
Aline and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Robbie & Ruthie Dempsey
So sorry for your loss Jack was a good friend for many years. He will be missed my many. Thoughts and prayers with the family
I’ll always remember you poppa. Rest in Peace❤🌿🌻🌿
Both of our families loved Jack. We@have so many fond memories of him. Jack was and will always be a legend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chip and Kim G. Plemmons
Bob and Mary Ann Greenwood Family
Dickie Plemmons Family
My deepest condolences for the loss of Jack. Sending prayers to his family.
Loved watching the “Iron Man” at Hickory Motor Speedway. Prayers for all! God bless.
R.I.P. Jack! Sending PRAYERS to the entire Ingram family! GOD only takes the BEST!
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Sorry to hear about your dad…
Jack was a very close friend of mine for years at the race track and garage. I am sorry to have lost a wonderful friend. Condolences to all of his family.
Ironman, Jack! Hard to believe you are no longer with us! We will always miss old #11. Deepest and sincere condolences to the family!
As an old friend and racing helper from the 60s, I am so sorry for your loss and mine. May God Bless you and supply all need. The family and close friends are in our prayers. We will miss Him.
May God comfort you Aline and all of the family. Precious memories will be there to comfort you too as truly Jack lived a full life here. Our hope is in Jesus and may we hold to the joy of knowing that life shall be together forever after this life. My prayers are with you .
The Iron Man the Legend ,Thanks for the memories. 1 of the greatest ever. Praying for the family🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for all the memories that were made through the years when I helped work on the number 11 chevy. They will be cherished for years to come. Iron man of racing.
Jack’s Hall of Fame racing career would be the envy of any driver. His exemplary devotion to family and friends would be the envy on any man. A 5-time champion on the track, he was a lifetime champion off the track.
Hugs and prayers for all the family during this sad time. Hold on to happy memories and share them often.
Jack was a wonderful man and super racer.He will be greatly missed by our racing community. Rest in peace Jack.
Sorry for your loss. Jack will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a legend at Asheville and all of the tracks that he raced at.
Aline and girls I am so sorry for your loss. After 50 years of friendship I have lost a great friend in this life. So many great memories from the race tracks and neighborhood growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
RIP. JACK. “IRONMAN” #11
Thoughts and prayers for the Ingram family.
I grew up watching Jack Ingram race at New Asheville Speedway and realized at an early age his toughness as a competitor. Then when I began covering him I learned more about Jack Ingram, the man, and his family. After he retired, we always enjoyed talking with each other at NASCAR functions. NASCAR has lost someone who played an instrumental role in its history, but his accomplishments will always be an inspiration to those aspiring to a racing career.
You will be missed Jack..you were a great friend
So sorry for your loss! Jack will be forever missed. So many wonderful memories from the AMBOY TRACK! REST IN PEACE IORMAN!
One of my passwords is Nascar781127. That is Tom Ingram, Jack Ingram, Bosco Lowe car numbers. 56 Ford Crown Victoria (purple), 55 Chevy (Ingram Brown), 55 Chevy (Blue). I am 82 years old and these have always been my hero’s from Amboy Rd. RIP Jack…
Aline and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God grant you strength and peace. Remembering Ironman Jack and the great races!
Aline,all i can say is that now Ed has company,a lifelong friend. I know you are heartbroken but God will hear your prayers. God bless you and the family.