Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRalph PEGRAM 
470, Ralph Pegram
470, Ralph PegramBirthMay 17, 1919, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Ralph Pegram
DeathFeb 17, 1998, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Ralph Pegram
BurialForest Lawn Cemetery, 3901 Forest Long Dr, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Ralph Pegram
FatherRoby Benton PEGRAM (1893-1959)
MotherMyrtle JOHNSON (1894-1971)
Spouses
BirthOct 27, 1919, Guilford County, North Carolina24,470, Ethel Luvinia Whitesell Pegram
DeathDec 13, 2008, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Ethel Luvinia Whitesell Pegram
BurialMidway Cemetery,(Midway Presbyterian), Rankin Mill Rd (SR 2832) & Kelly Rd (SR 2830),Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Ethel Luvinia Whitesell Pegram
FatherGeorge Edward WHITESELL (1899-1968)
MotherHattie L. HAITHCOCK (1901-1973)
Marriage1939
Obituary Online notes for Ralph PEGRAM
Mr. Ralph Pegram, 78, of 1611 Lucas Avenue, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held for Mr. Pegram at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in the Veteran's Circle of Forest Lawn Cemetery.
A native of Guilford County, Mr. Pegram was born on May 17, 1919, to the late Roby Benton and Myrtle Johnson Pegram. A lifelong resident of Greensboro, Mr. Pegram was a retired masonary contractor. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a 1st Sergeant in the NC National Guard, and in the 505th Field Artillery Battalion and the 105th Howitzer Battery. Mr. Pegram was a highly decorated soldier being awarded the Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, D-Day Landing Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal, Army Occupation Victory Medal, Honor Fidelity Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of American Legion Post 386, which named the "Ralph Pegram Library" in his honor. Mr. Pegram was
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ethel Whitesell Pegram of the home; a son, Edward B. "Ben" Pegram and his wife, Sylvia; grandson, Benny Pegram; granddaughter, Sherri Pegram King and her husband, Rick; great-grandchildren, Kandis and Pete King; brothers, Oscar Pegram and Howard Pegram; sisters, Hessie Pegram Straughn and Mary Pegram McCaskill; all of Greensboro. Mr. Pegram was preceded in death by brothers, Elmer Leroy Pegram; Cleo Pegram; Earl Pegram; William Pegram; and sisters, Gladys Pegram Miller and Ruby Pegram Whitesell.
Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Thursday, February 19, 1998 470, Ralph Pegram
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held for Mr. Pegram at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in the Veteran's Circle of Forest Lawn Cemetery.
A native of Guilford County, Mr. Pegram was born on May 17, 1919, to the late Roby Benton and Myrtle Johnson Pegram. A lifelong resident of Greensboro, Mr. Pegram was a retired masonary contractor. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a 1st Sergeant in the NC National Guard, and in the 505th Field Artillery Battalion and the 105th Howitzer Battery. Mr. Pegram was a highly decorated soldier being awarded the Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, D-Day Landing Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal, Army Occupation Victory Medal, Honor Fidelity Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of American Legion Post 386, which named the "Ralph Pegram Library" in his honor. Mr. Pegram was
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ethel Whitesell Pegram of the home; a son, Edward B. "Ben" Pegram and his wife, Sylvia; grandson, Benny Pegram; granddaughter, Sherri Pegram King and her husband, Rick; great-grandchildren, Kandis and Pete King; brothers, Oscar Pegram and Howard Pegram; sisters, Hessie Pegram Straughn and Mary Pegram McCaskill; all of Greensboro. Mr. Pegram was preceded in death by brothers, Elmer Leroy Pegram; Cleo Pegram; Earl Pegram; William Pegram; and sisters, Gladys Pegram Miller and Ruby Pegram Whitesell.
Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Thursday, February 19, 1998 470, Ralph Pegram