Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJun 11, 1934, Guilford County, North Carolina [29595], [35658], [9918], [35663], [32218]
DeathJan 28, 2021 [35663]
BurialSpringwood Presbyterian Church, 1422 Springwood Church Road, Whitsett, Guilford County, North Carolina [35663]
FlagsKorean War, US Air Force
FatherZeb Vance INGLE (1911-1998)
MotherDelcie Lou LAWS (1915-1996)
Spouses
BirthOct 28, 1936, Berlin, Germany [35662]
DeathOct 9, 2023, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [35662]
BurialSpringwood Presbyterian Church, 1422 Springwood Church Road, Whitsett, Guilford County, North Carolina [35662]
Marriage1958 [35663]
Obituary Online notes for James Ronald INGLE Sr.
1/29/2021

James Ronald Ingle, Sr.

June 11, 1934 ~ January 28, 2021 (age 86)

James Ronald Ingle Sr., 86, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.  Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ingle family and the arrangements are incomplete at this time.   
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Ronald Ingle, Sr., please visit our
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James Ronald Ingle, Sr.

June 11, 1934 ~ January 28, 2021 (age 86)

James Ronald Ingle, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born Guilford County on June 11, 1934 to the late Zeb Vance Ingle and Delcie Lou Laws Ingle and was the wife to Renate Hilsberg Ingle for 63 years who survives.
James was a U.S. Airforce Veteran of the Korean War, a retired Tool & Dye Maker for Tyco and a longtime member of Springwood Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being an avid pilot which he was very proud of and being a scratch golfer.
He is survived by his children, James Ronald Ingle, Jr. (Mitzi), Valerie Jean McBane (Benny) and Vernon Roger Ingle; grandchildren, James Franklin Ingle, Amber Parker, Madison Ingle and Morgan Ingle and great grandchild Rylan Parker.
The funeral service and burial will be private on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. You may also visit www.lowefuneralhome.com to live stream the service. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Springwood Presbyterian Church, 1422 Springwood Church Rd. Burlington, NC 27215.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Ronald Ingle, Sr., please visit our
floral store. [35663]



James Ronald Ingle, Sr.

GIBSONVILLE–James
Ronald Ingle, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2021.The funeral service and burial will be private on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. You may also visit
www.lowefuneralhome.comto live stream the service and may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [35665]
Obituary Online notes for Renate Ingrid (Spouse 1)
10/11/2023

Renate Hilsberg Ingle
October 28, 1936 — October 9, 2023
Gibsonville

Renate Ingrid Hilsberg Ingle, 86, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 9, 2023. She peacefully passed away in the comforts of Hospice Home lovingly surrounded by family.

She was born in Berlin Germany on October 28, 1936 to the late Friedrich Helmut Hilsberg and Herta Jenny Graf Hilsberg and was the wife of the late James Ronald Ingle, Sr. who died in 2021.

Renate moved to Burlington, NC in 1954.  She wrote to James while he was stationed in the Air Force in Germany. When he returned, they met and hit it off right away.  James was her one true love and they were married for 63 years. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Renate. She loved spending time with family and friends, walks with her beloved yorkiepoo, “Schatzi”, going to church, reading, singing and caring for others. Renate had an uncanny ability to find happiness in her daily activities.
Renate retired after 33 years with Harris Teeter. She was a devoted longtime church member at Springwood Presbyterian Church where she was the choir director for over 45 years. Renate enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to church, helping others, reading, and singing.

Renate is survived by her children, James “Ron” Ronald Ingle, Jr. and wife Mitzi, Valerie Jean McBane and husband Benny, Vernon Roger Ingle and wife Carolyn; grandchildren, James Ingle and wife Meghan, Amber Parker, Madison Ingle, Morgan Ingle and Melissa Ingle; great grandchild, Rylan Parker; a brother, Dieter Hilsberg and wife Evi; a sister, Waltraud “Trudy” Sidlauskas and husband William; several nieces and nephews.

Renate was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ingrid Davis.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 13, 2023 at Springwood Presbyterian Church by Pastor Marybeth with the burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Viewing will be held from 1:00pm - 1:45pm in the church prior to the service.  The family will receive friends following the burial with a reception in the fellowship hall and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Springwood Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5, Whitsett, NC 27377 or AuthoraCare, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.   You may send condolences to www.lowefuneralhome.com. [35662]
Last Modified Oct 11, 2023Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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