Carl Philip Ihme, Jr., 83, of old Sanford Rd, Moncure, died Saturday evening June 18, 2011 at Twin Rivers in Pittsboro.
Mr. Ihme was born in Detroit Michigan and was the son of Carl Philip Ihme, Sr and Annie Lyon Cherry Ihme. He proudly served in the US Navy and worked as a food inspector for the USDA. Philip was an active Mason and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and wood carving. He was a loving husband, father and proud grandfather. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Annabel Ihme Bulter; and, brother-in-law Joe Butler.
Philip is survived by his wife, Ernestine Pendergraft Ihme of 61 years; three sons; David Bruce Ihme and wife, Claudia of Ramseur, Jerry Lynn Ihme and wife, Beth of Rosman, and Ernest Philip Ihme of Pittsboro; one daughter, Phyllis Ihme Williams and husband, Don of Chapel Hill; one brother Cherry Lee Ihme and wife, Nidra of Gardendale, Alabama; and, seven grandchildren: David Ihme of Lewisville; Kevin Ihme of Greensboro; Shane Ihme of Rosman; Kristin Ihme Brown and husband, Josh of Rosman; Bradley Williams of Greensboro; Eric Williams of Chapel Hill; and, Alex Williams of Chapel Hill.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Chatham United Methodist Church. The Rev. Patrick Sinclaire and the Rev. Bill Gattis will preside. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be sent to Chatham UMC or UNC Hospice.
Online condolences may be viewed at: www.hallwynne.com; Select “Obits & Guestbooks”, then “Current Services”.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service and Cremation, Pittsboro, NC.
Paula Fiest ONeal
June 19, 2011 at 12:00 amPhyllis,
I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a wonderful man and I always thought the world of him. He always had a kind word to say everytime he saw me. The last time I saw him was at Hardees when I got to see you after all these years. Cherish the memories you have of him and keep him alive in the hearts of your boys. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Alice Reeves Sanders
June 19, 2011 at 12:00 amMy heart aches with the news of Philip’s passing. He was a joy to be around. I have great memories of him when I was growing up. He was always joking and kidding around with us neighborhood kids. He will be sorely missed.
Debra C. Farrington
June 20, 2011 at 12:00 amPhyllis
I am sad to hearing of the passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers. May the peace of God sustain you in the coming days.
Billy and Carolyn Morris
June 20, 2011 at 12:00 amWe are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person.
Gillian Eberle
June 20, 2011 at 12:00 amPhyllis,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss; our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Gillian, George and Jessica Eberle
Nancy Hilton
June 21, 2011 at 12:00 amTo all Philip’s wonderful family,
He was a wonderful man and the last time I saw him this April he still had that twinkle in his eye. We had a nice visit. I am so glad I was able to see him one more time. So many great memories. Love, Cousin Nancy
Edie and Jim Hipp
June 21, 2011 at 12:00 amI am so sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. I always enjoyed being around him and visiting he and Ernestine with mom and dad. We never came away empty handed in the summer loaded down with fresh vegetables from his wonderful garden. I was so glad I could see him last October at our family reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and may your wonderful memories keep you lifted up.
Edie and Jim Hipp
charles sternburg
June 21, 2011 at 12:00 amJerry,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Thomas Williams
June 21, 2011 at 12:00 amErnestine and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Not sure if you remember me, but I am Mary Lee’s niece. Your entire family was always good to me when I visited. God bless and be with you all during this difficult time.
Sylvia Staggs
June 22, 2011 at 12:00 amPhyllis,
With my deepest sympathy. Praying your strength during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
Sonny and Frances Viverette
June 29, 2011 at 12:00 amOur thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. May the many happy memories of Phillip ease your sorrow. He was always a joy to be around and will be missed by all the family. Sonny