F. Leon "Grip" Ingram born October 12, 1964 to Joyce Brown and Albert Ingram of Radford, VA. Born and raised in Radford with his siblings, Kathy (Bobby) Boyers of Radford, Jamie (Homer) James of Radford and Perry Ingram and a host of family and friends. Leon moved to Columbus in 1980 and welcomed by his paternal aunts, Mary Miller and Bernice Miller whom he resided with between the two for many years. He loved his family, spending time with them and will be sorely missed by them all. Leon had a great sense of humor and could have everyone in stitches when he waqs around. He also loved to cook for his family and was very good at adding his special touch to every meal. It was in Columbus that he net the love of his life Crystal Pope. Leon and Crystal loved spending time together. You rarely saw one without the other. Their children, Taneka and Van Pope along with two grandsons, Vonteze and Ja'marion will cherish the memeories of their dad and grandfather forever. They enjoyed visiting his hometown of Radford together and spending time with his family there.