Warren J. Ingham

Was called home to be with His Lord on Monday, January 3, 2011 at his home. He was born April 8, 1924 in Waverly, NY, the son of the late Fred and Lottie (Ward) Ingham. He is survived by his children, Phyllis E. Hatfield, Rose M. (Rick) Graffius, James W. (Maureen) Ingham, Raymond L. (Lois) Ingham; step-children, Michael S. (Nancy) Schrage, Thomas R. (Barbara) Schrage, Patricia A. (Richard) Telech, Sandra J. (Robert) Malnoske; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friend and care giver, Janette Villie. His loving wife Mavis Ann (Hover) predeceased him in 2008. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and Fred and sister, Rozella predeceased him. Warren graduated from Waverly High School in 1942, enlisted in the Army Air Corp December 1942, served as an Aerial Gunner on the B-17" Flying Fortress" as Ball Turret Gunner, his rank was that of Staff Sergeant. He reviewed two Presidential Citations, Four Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with four Bronze Stars. Victory Medal World War II, and Conspicuous Service Medal from New York State and the Certificate of Recognition, Liberation of France. He was a City Letter Carrier in Elmira, NY for 31 years, President Branch 21 National Association 21 years, Secretary New York State Association of Letter Carriers fouryears, Local Business Agent for the National Association of Letter Carriers, Union Advocate for Arbitration National Association of Letter Carriers, Arbitrator of New York State Lemon Car Law, Supervisor for the Town of Erin for six Years, Mediator for Community Dispute Resolution Center. He Volunteered for the Chemung County RSVP, Volunteer driver for the DAV, Volunteer for the United Way. For his dedicated years of Volunteering he was named New York State Volunteer of the year. Warren was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Horseheads, NY where he served faithfully as usher. Mr. Ingham was a member of the following: Bentley-Trumble American Legion Post # 442, Life Member of the VFW Post # 6083, Life Member of the 94th Bomb Group 8th Air Force, Life Member of the National Association of Federal Employees Chapter # 1799. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A Memorial Service honoring his life will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the First United Methodist Church 1034 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845. The Reverend Rhonda Kouterick will celebrate Warren's services. Interment will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Ingham Military Honors. Memorial donations in his name may be directed to the First United Methodist Church. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com