Capt. Robert Leighton Ingram

Capt. Robert Leighton Ingram, 58, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, in Naples, Fla. He was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Durham, N.C., to Dr. James and Frances Ingram.

He grew up in the Tampa area, attending Berkeley Prep and H.B. Plant High School where he made lasting friendships. He spent summers at the family home in Boca Grande, and it was there he was first introduced to the sea and fishing, particularly for the silver king.

He later settled in Naples. As a boat captain he enjoyed much of his time fishing and loved being on the water. In addition to his love for the ocean, he was an avid outdoorsman who participated in many hunting trips but mostly would go to sit and soak up the peacefulness of nature around him.

His true passion in life was spending time with his family and close friends.

He is survived by his son, Leighton S. (Victoria) Ingram of Naples; daughter, Christina (Jason) Daniels of Tuckasegge, N.C.; granddaughter, Hunter; grandsons, Hugh and Hanby Ingram; father-in-law, Dr. Livingston B. Sheppard II of Boca Grande; sister, Ann Ingram of Tampa; brother, Michael Ingram of Tampa; nieces, Summer, Kate and Mary; and nephew, Clinton.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Crowninshield Community House, 131 Banyan St., Boca Grande.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Louise duPont Crowninshield Community House, P.O. Box 101, Boca Grande, FL 33921.

Arrangements by Muller Thompson Funeral Chapel, 2011 Pine Ridge Road, Naples.