Jimmy James Ingram was born to the late James Williams and living Louise Williams. He was born October 1st, 1965, in Macon, Georgia. Jimmy graduated from Jones County Highschool.

He was the husband of the late Latrelle Hudson and in their union, they were blessed with one son, Phillip Ingram. Jimmy remarried in 1998 to the late Kathy Ingram (Fortson) and in that union was blessed with three bonus daughters, Tina Fortson, Sabrina Fortson, and Lisa Fortson.

Jimmy started working at Horton Homes in the late 80's as a roofer and soon became an escort driver for their mobile homes. This is where he received the name “drummer boy”. In the early 2000's Jimmy worked for Walmart Distribution Center and ended his work career at the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Jimmy was a member of Calvary Deliverance Holiness Temple. He was also a member of Voices of Joy. Jimmy leaves 9 siblings. William Whisby, Emma Byron, Maple Axom, Eugene Ingram (Sharon Ingram), Monica Jones, Gloria Washington, Arelette Williams (Joseph Smith), Rhonda Ingram, and Hope Williams.

Jimmy leaves to cherish his memories to his long-time devoted friend, Renata Justice; his living siblings; his son and bonus daughters; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He will forever be missed and loved dearly.