Our Staff

Our Staff

Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.

Ingram Funeral Home Staff

Ingram Funeral Home Staff

Back (L to R) Kip Adams, Dennis Ingram, Phil Faulkner, Harold Poole, Robert Ingram, Jack Allen, Michael Allen, J. Joey Wallace


Front (L to R) Belon Payne, Lee Gaddis, Michael Pilling, Austin Houston, Larry Deckard, Frank Stovall


 Jack Allen
Jack Allen
Director of Operations
Jack Allen
Director of Operations

Jack Allen has literally “grown up” in the funeral business with over 25 years of service. His great grandfather, H. M. Patterson started his first funeral home in downtown Atlanta in 1880. His grandfather, Fred Patterson, ran the same business until his death in 1972. Jack’s father and 3 brothers were also in the funeral business.


Jack ran the family business until 1993. He has extensive experience in all types of religious services.


Some notable funerals Jack’s family has handled are President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Handled by Fred Patterson), Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, and Robert and George Woodruff.


Jack is married and has three children.

Robert Ingram
Robert Ingram
Former Owner
Robert Ingram
Former Owner

Staff bio goes here

Dennis Ingram
Dennis Ingram
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Dennis Ingram
Funeral Director, Embalmer

Dennis Ingram has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 1993 and is the grandson of the original owner. Dennis and his wife, Tracy have 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren.


Dennis served in The United States Air Force for 8 years.

Belon Payne
Belon Payne
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Belon Payne
Funeral Director, Embalmer

Belon Payne has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 1986. He and his wife Tina have two daughters and attend The River Church in Cumming, where they teach Sunday School and are involved in other ministries at the church.

Phil Faulkner
Phil Faulkner
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Phil Faulkner
Funeral Director, Embalmer

Phil Faulkner has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2007. He and his wife Linda have 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters. Phil is active in Freemasonry, The Shriner’s, and a member of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church.

Kip Adams
Kip Adams
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Kip Adams
Funeral Director, Embalmer

Kip Adams has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2016. Kip is a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

J. Joey Wallace
J. Joey Wallace
Office Manager
J. Joey Wallace
Office Manager

J. Joey Wallace has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2003. Joey is a member of New Harmony Baptist Church where he serves in various roles. He is the clerk for The Hightower Baptist Association of Georgia and is a licensed minister and insurance agent.

Elizabeth Schul
Elizabeth Schul
Support Specialist
Elizabeth Schul
Support Specialist

Elizabeth Schul has over 5 years’ experience in the funeral operations. She was born and raised in Ohio; relocating to Atlanta following her husband’s international assignment in Copenhagen, Denmark. 


Elizabeth is honored to serve the families who entrust their loved ones in Ingram Funeral Home’s care.


Elizabeth is married with one child.

Frank Stovall
Frank Stovall
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Frank Stovall
Funeral Director, Embalmer

Frank Stovall has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2016. Frank and his wife Bootsy have one son and two grandchildren. They are members of First Baptist Church of Cumming.

Randy Smith
Randy Smith
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Randy Smith
Funeral Director, Embalmer

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Christopher “CJ” Pucko, Jr
Christopher “CJ” Pucko, Jr
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Christopher “CJ” Pucko, Jr
Funeral Director, Embalmer

Christopher “CJ” Pucko, Jr. lives in Dahlonega, GA and is from McDonough, GA where he graduated from Henry County High School in 1998. CJ graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in February of 2000.  He has served the Metro Atlanta area since 1996 and received his Georgia Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in 2001. In 2002 CJ received his Mississippi Funeral Service License and is a licensed Georgia Insurance Agent. CJ has been a certified crematory operator since 2004.


CJ enjoys all forms of motorsport, especially asphalt oval tracks, and road racing. In his earlier years CJ raced in the Legend Car Series throughout the southeast, and won the 2013 track championship for the Legend Car Division at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, GA.


In his free time CJ enjoys the outdoors with his sons fishing, hunting, and boating.

Michael Pilling
Michael Pilling
Funeral Apprentice
Michael Pilling
Funeral Apprentice

Michael Pilling has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2005. He and his wife Krisi have two daughters. They attend Lighthouse Baptist Church.


Michael is an Army Veteran and is a Mason and a Shriner.

Lee Gaddis
Lee Gaddis
Funeral Apprentice
Lee Gaddis
Funeral Apprentice

Lee Gaddis has been a part of Ingram Funeral Home since 2006.  


Lee is married to Stephanie his wife of over 25 years.  They have four children and one grandchild.


Lee is currently the pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church in Milton, GA, where he has served as the pastor for 15 years.

Paul Mousseau
Paul Mousseau
Family Service Counselor
Paul Mousseau
Family Service Counselor

Paul Mousseau has been in the Funeral Industry caring for Families as a Licensed Funeral Director for over 40 years.  Paul began my career in Houston, TX in 1981, moved to Gainesville, GA in 1994 as a Location Manager for Wards Funeral Home and later Little Davenport Funeral Home.  Paul also owned and operated Raines Monuments for several years.   Additionally, he was a Regional Director for two large Funeral Companies operating businesses on both the West and East Coast respectively.  

  

As a member of the Ingram Funeral Home Team, Paul is honored to be able to use his knowledge of the funeral industry and help Families make their Prearrangements.   By making Funeral Arrangements before a death of either yourself or a loved one Paul can aid you in making both a better financial and emotional decision.

Cheryl Hernandez
Cheryl Hernandez
Family Service Counselor
Cheryl Hernandez
Family Service Counselor

Cheryl Hernandez joined the Ingram Staff this year.


Cheryl & her husband Don have 4 children and 1 granddaughter. They are members of Highlands Church of Cumming, GA. They are also both actively involved with their children’s schools as volunteers for various activities.  Cheryl is a licensed insurance agent.

Michael Allen
Michael Allen
Crematory Manager
Michael Allen
Crematory Manager

Michael Allen is born and raised in Georgia and moved to Cumming in 2004. He Graduated from North Forsyth High School in 2007.


Michael has worked with Ingram Funeral Home since 2006. He has been a certified crematory operator since 2018.


Michael enjoys Hunting, Fishing and being out on the lake.

Harold Poole
Harold Poole
Funeral Associate
Harold Poole
Funeral Associate

Harold Poole has been a member of the Ingram Staff for over 20 years. He and his wife Nida are members of First Baptist Church of Cumming and are involved in many of their programs and community service.

Brittany Bustamante
Brittany Bustamante
Funeral Assistant
Brittany Bustamante
Funeral Assistant


Larry Deckard
Larry Deckard
Funeral Assistant
Larry Deckard
Funeral Assistant


George Ingram
George Ingram
Feb. 28, 1936 ~ March 10, 2022
George Ingram
Feb. 28, 1936 ~ March 10, 2022

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