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Robert P. Ingle, founder of Ingles Markets, dies at age 77

3/7/2011

Asheville, N.C. -- Ingles Markets announced Monday that its founder and CEO Robert P. Ingle died on Sunday at age 77.



Ingle founded the company in 1965 and served as chairman of the board from 1965 until May 2004 and thereafter has served as a director. He has served as CEO since 1965, and president from 1965 until 1982.



His son Robert P. Ingle II has been named his successor.

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