Richard D. Ingram, 85

LEWES - Richard D. Ingram of Lewes went to Heaven on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at home, after a long illness. He was 85.

Richard was born in Slaughter Neck on March 23, 1922, to the late Benjamin Ingram and Minnie Ingram Dick.

Richard was a skilled carpenter in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area for more than 50 years and retired from the former Selbyville Manufacturing Co. of Rehoboth Beach.

He also operated a saw and knife sharpening business for many years.

Richard was an avid gardener and fisherman as well as a loyal Baltimore Orioles fan.

Richard was a lifelong bachelor and was preceded in passing by a brother, Leon "Pineapple" Ingram; a sister, Frances Mae Clifton and her husband SFC Edward "Specks" Clifton; and nephew, Lloyd N. Clifton.

He is survived by his nephew, Edward Clifton Jr. of Lewes; three nieces, Michelle Clifton of Berlin, Md., Marci Clifton of Lewes and Karen Clifton of Amarilla, Texas; and a grandniece, Layla Mae Clifton of Lewes.

Services will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests prayers for our military men and women serving around the world.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.