Don Ingerslew passed on Friday

Jeb Brookshire · **Posted:** Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:07 pm

I saw this post come across my Facebook feed today. Very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ingerslew family. I always had a fun ride in that car of his!

This posting is from Jim Ingerslew, Don's son. I wanted to let his facebook friends know that he past away Friday evening. He had a severe case of pneumonia and was unable to beat it. This was all very surprising as he was so vital and so active. We will be celebrating his life on Friday afternoon at 2:00 at St Francis of Assisi, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613.

His family would enjoy hearing from you as it has been wonderful to hear how he touched people's lives in ways we didn't know.

Please share your stories here and we will share them amongst the family.

Thank you so much for being his friend. He appreciated everyone of you very much.

Jim

Steven Carter · **Posted:** Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:21 pm

I am so saddened to hear this. He was a great, vibrant part of the club. He was the first one to greet me at my first meeting and has always been a friendly face. I will miss him.

RobLupella · **Posted:** Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:04 pm

I'll miss Don and his warm greetings and love of motorsports and good humor. His family is in my thoughts

Rob

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:08 pm

Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with him and his family.
RIP Don

shawnwhipple · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:28 pm **Posts:** 603

That is really sad news! Don was a great guy and I enjoyed the few times I got to talk with him.

JamesShort · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:39 am

Man o man, sad news. Don sure was one of the most kind hearted and funny people I've met in my life. Multiple times he's come to an event in his Pilot and helped out all day and didn't even participate (if the Cobra was having issues or if it had a forecast for rain). I feel for his family.

It'd be nice to get a crowd of THSCCers at his funeral next Friday. I will be attending.

noahfleming · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:34 am

I don't know what to say, this saddens me so deeply.

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:52 am

I was completely shocked to hear this. I knew he was in the hospital, but figured he'd be out soon and back on track w/ his famous smile. I had just sat beside him at the last meeting....can't believe he's gone, he'll be truly missed by his extended THSCC family. I'll be there this Friday.

Stephen Westerfield · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:11 am

I talked to a friend of his Family (Ray Curtis in the Red Panoz for those of you that do track) and they were trying to get a count of how many of us were going to be there. A few have already posted, but for those that haven't, go ahead and confirm here and I'll get them an answer later this evening.

Don was truly a great man and will be missed by many. He was always one of the first to offer to lend a hand whether it be with event set up, a busted car, or whatever you needed. He's helped with the autocross program in numerous ways over the years and also picked up the slack a number of places in the track program and was overall a huge asset to the club. I'll miss seeing yellow #64 going round the track.

Andrew Jonell · **Joined:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:43 pm **Posts:** 1350

Really shocked to find this out last night, I'm going to miss Don.

MarcusMcRae · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:06 am

Very sad day. He was a truly generous and kind person.

Cash Davidson · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:27 am

Terribly sad. He was always quick with a warm welcome, freindly conversation and a smile. Last saw him working hard for the club as usual at the annual tech inspection 2/16. I'll be there Friday.

Brad Mackey · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:59 am

Stephen Westerfield wrote:

I talked to a friend of his Family (Ray Curtis in the Red Panoz for those of you that do track) and they were trying to get a count of how many of us were going to be there. A few have already posted, but for those that haven't, go ahead and confirm here and I'll get them an answer later this evening.

Don was truly a great man and will be missed by many. He was always one of the first to offer to lend a hand whether it be with event set up, a busted car, or whatever you needed. He's helped with the autocross program in numerous ways over the years and also picked up the slack a number of places in the track program and was overall a huge asset to the club. I'll miss seeing yellow #64 going round the track.

We all thought Don would pull through. We were saddened by the news. Don was a good guy and a gentleman. Sharon and I plan on attending the service on Friday.

Mark Barnes · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:42 pm

I was very shocked and saddened by this news. Don was a great person, always a smile and willing to help. He will be greatly missed.

Chuck Branscomb · **Posted:** Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:48 pm

I was profoundly saddened to hear the news. Don was a great guy and great role model. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. RIP.

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