Gary Douglas Ingraham, 73, of Glendale, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2nd, surrounded by his best friends and family.

Born on June 12th, 1951, in Potsdam, New York, Gary lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. A proud United States Air Force veteran, Gary served his country with honor and carried that same spirit of service into every aspect of his life.

He was known to many simply as “Pops” or “Papa Gary”—a testament to the deep affection and respect he inspired in all who knew him. Gary had a heart of gold and was always just a phone call away, ready to lend a hand or a listening ear.

He is survived by his best friends and brothers in life, Bruce Jackson and Dexter Bridges and Paul Smith; his stepmother, Judith Ingraham; and his sisters, Judy Gilman and Debby Givenrod. Gary was also a proud grandfather figure to his adopted grandchildren: Bruce Z. Jackson, Nancy Jackson, and Jesse Owens. He shared a special bond with Renetta Nichols and was loved by countless others whose lives he touched.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor Gary’s life and legacy.

Gary will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the love he gave so freely and the light he brought to the lives around him.

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