Even after his death, a popular Cobb County teacher and married father of two continued helping people. Despite suffering a massive head injury after being hit while jogging, Jeffery "Jay" Ingram's organs will benefit numerous others, his family said.
Jeffrey "Jay" Ingram, 32, of Kennesaw died Friday afternoon. He had been in critical condition since being struck around 5:15 a.m. on North Booth Road near Bells Ferry Road. Ingram was jogging along the edge of the roadway when he was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a Doraville man.
No charges have been filed, Sgt. Dana Pierce with Cobb County police said Friday. The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Cobb police at 770-499-3987.
Ingram, a married father of two, was a physical education teacher at Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy. He also coached youth soccer.
"Jay was an amazing person who was passionate about every aspect of his life as a father, teacher and soccer coach," Evan Kaine, a family friend, told the AJC. "He has deep ties to the community and will be missed by all."
According to his Facebook profile, Ingram attended Heritage High School in Rockdale County and Georgia State University. A candlelight vigil was held in Ingram's honor Friday evening.
A bank fund has been established to benefit the Ingram family, and donations can be made at any Bank of America location. When making a donation, reference the Jay Ingram Family Benefit Contribution Account.
Two visitations are planned for Monday at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. Ingram's funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Living Hope Church in Kennesaw.
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