Buster Ray Ingram's Obituary
Respected Cattleman, Buster Ray Ingram, 57, of Oswego, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO, after an illness. Buster was the son of Keith and Lucille (Thomas) Ingram. He was born on July 23, 1958 in Joplin, MO. He was a graduate of Welch High School and later attended college, obtaining his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as trapping, working with dogs, and attending the rodeo. Buster was preceded by his father, and 1 sister, Pauline Cunningham. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Ingram of Miami; 1 son, Colton Ingram of the home; significant companion, Pennie Wulf; 2 brothers, Ted Ingram of rural Welch, and Frank Ingram of Lawrence, KS; many other relatives; and a host of friends. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Thomas Funeral Home, Welch, OK. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Thomas Funeral Home, Welch, OK. Minister Brad Canham will officiate. Interment at Welch City Cemetery, Welch, OK. Casket bearers will be Mike Brady, Jody Hill, Steve Blackledge, Lloyd Nading, Casey McKinzie, and Shane Rice. Honorary casket bearers will be V.O. Morgan, Ernie Meyers, Ernie Tullis, and Kevin Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to Education Fund for Colton Ingram, c/o Labette Bank of Oswego, Kansas.
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