He was born in Bladen County on January 21, 1932 to the late James D. Inman and Katie Cook Inman. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Raeford, and was a devoted follower of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh. Prior to moving back to Raeford, he and his wife Peggy, were former residents of Twin Harbor community in Mt. Gilead, where he was a well-respected neighbor and friend. One of his favorite pastimes was cruising the streets of Raeford on his red golf cart making him the "President of the Red Golf Cart Association." He was a proud supporter of the Hoke County Athletic Department. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Inman of Raeford; his children Debbie Sharpe and her husband Mitch of Southern Pines, Allan Inman and his wife Sandy of Knightdale, Rosemary Plummer and her husband Donald of Fayetteville, Keith Inman and his wife Kathy of Rockingham, Lisa Currie of Fayetteville, Mike Cook and his wife Elaina of Raeford, and Sheri Thomas and her husband Brian of Greensboro; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Frances Howell of Laurinburg, and Doris Webb of Wallace.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Lee officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
First Baptist Church
333 North Main Street
Raeford, NC 28376
Or to the Hoke County Athletic Department
c/o HCHS / Gary Brigman
505 Bethel Road Raeford, NC 28376
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com