Our Staff
Jack Allen
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 the sole owner and operator of Ingram Funeral Home. He’s married and has three children.
Ingram Funeral Home Staff
Belon Payne, Austin Houston, Michael Allen, Frank Stovall, Harold Poole, Jack Allen, Kip Adams, Joey Wallace, Phil Faulkner, Michael Pilling, Dennis Ingram, Hugh Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell.
Robert and George Ingram
Robert and George Ingram are the sons of the original owner of Ingram Funeral Home, Royston Ingram.
They have been and still are involved in Cumming and the surrounding area of Forsyth. With accomplishments too numerous to mention, These two fine men have served our county for their entire lives.
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
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
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.
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.
Austin Houston
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Austin Houston has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2013. Austin and his wife Courtney attend Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church where Austin is the Associate Pastor.
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
Office Manager, Funeral Apprentice
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 Mitchell
Director of Community Relations, Funeral Apprentice
Elizabeth Mitchell has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2009. She is married to Howard Mitchell. Elizabeth is a member of the board of directors of CASA of Forsyth, American Legion Post 307, and has a daughter in The United States Navy.
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.
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.
Hugh Allen
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Hugh Allen has been a member of the Ingram Staff since 2016. He has two children and is a member of the board of directors of The Patterson Barclay Foundation.