Earl W. Ingrum, Sr., 82, born into the hope of Christ's Resurrection February 23, 2023. Beloved son of the late W. Dennis and Naomi (née Calkins) Ingrum; dear husband of Margaret (née Bell) Ingrum; loving father of Patty (late Tom) Kernell, Earl (Lori) Ingrum, Jr., and Michelle Ingrum Reed; cherished grandfather of Chance Hill, Austin (Chelsie) Reed, Bailey Reed, Danielle (Kyle) Louder, Kelli (Dylan) Nichols, Kaitlin Ingrum, Cookie (Yael) Belcher, Marcus (Vanessa) Belcher, Ryan (Kate) Belcher, Tim Kernell, Kathleen (Tyler) Gardner, Will Kernell, and Maura Kernell; proud great-grandfather of eleven; baby brother of Mary R. Toalson, Bill (Rosalie) Ingrum, Donnie Ingrum, Alberta (Keith) Russell, and Laura Jo (Ralph) Cox; adored uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Earl spent his early years enjoying live music and dancing at the family farm at Rock Bridge. A skilled sportsman, he spent much of his time fishing, shooting pool and running the card table. He worked for many years at A.P. Green in Mexico, Missouri.

Earl took great pride in watching his grandchildren play sports, creating elaborate Easter egg hunts, and sharing Sunday suppers with his family in Mexico. Most of all, Earl was a wonderful family man and faithful follower of Jesus.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 28, at Centennial Baptist Church. Rev. Bryce Kristofferson will be officiating the service.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 28, from 10:00 A.M until time of services at the church.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Centennial Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.