Larry Tingen, a lifelong resident of Graham who was 82 years old, peacefully died away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024. I am informing everyone that my father succumbed to dementia and other health issues on Thursday afternoon, March 21. I am writing to provide you with this information.
Over the course of the previous three years, he had been grappling with these issues. He peacefully passed away, free from any discomfort or distress, while surrounded by his entire family. Prior to the birth of their son, both of his parents, Novella Faulk Tingen and Perry Melvin Tingen, had deceased.
He was born in Granville County, North Carolina. During a specific duration, he entered into matrimony with Priscilla Ann Adcock Tingen. Larry dedicated his entire life to the field of agriculture, demonstrating unwavering diligence and commitment. Surviving relatives include his wife, Douglas K. Tingen (who is married to Brenda), Shannon Collier and Stephanie Tingen (his daughters), and Rodney Tingen (married to Destina), Michael Tingen, and Adam Tingen (his sons). He passed away before three sisters: Pamela K. Setzer from Stovall, Janice T. Constanino from Oxford, and Geri T. Justice from Kentucky. His parents were likewise deceased before to his passing.
Prior to his passing, his two brothers, Melvin Earl Tingen of Oxford and Milton Clyde Tingen of Winnabow, had already deceased. In addition, his parents passed away before him. Friends and family members are highly encouraged to convey their sympathies to the family by posting their condolences on this memorial page and sending them. Prior to his passing, all of his siblings, namely Pamela K. Setzer of Stovall, Janice T. Constanino of Oxford, Geri T. Justice of Kentucky, Melvin Earl Tingen of Oxford, and Milton Clyde Tingen of Winnabow, had already deceased. He was the sole survivor of his family. Both of his parents, Perry Melvin Tingen and Novella Faulk Tingen, had already died before he was born.
While employed at Oakdale Cemetery, Larry gained significant recognition for his adept use of the backhoe, or rather, his own backhoe. The most prominent feature of his employment was this. The importance of this will be indelibly etched in memory.
When it comes to his cleverness and humor, he was unmatched, consistently keeping the momentum going with his wit and comedy. He did not experience any disappointment. The subject of his deep affection was Big Boy, his feline companion, and he was a devoted caretaker. Big Boy held a significant place in his heart. Larry’s profound affection for his family was so intense that he was seldom observed in public without his wife, Wilma.
This was due to the profoundness of his affection for his family. The prospect of spending time with his children and grandkids filled him with great enthusiasm. He anticipated this moment with greater enthusiasm than any other.
A funeral ceremony is scheduled to take place at Riverside Baptist Church on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The specific date and hour for the service have not yet been established. The family will be available to meet and greet people at the Rich & Thompson Funeral home in Graham from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The visitation will occur throughout the day.
