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Funeral Arrangements Set for Barren River Drowning Victim Save Email Print
Posted: 5:05 PM Mar 31, 2008
Last Updated: 6:33 PM Mar 31, 2008

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Funeral arrangements are set for the teenager who drowned over the weekend, while trying to cross the Barren River.

Police say the body of 15-year-old Jessie Ingram was discovered early on Mar. 30, about 50 yards downstream from where he went under.

Ingram was trying to walk through the river behind Beech Bend Park with another teen on Saturday night, and got caught up in the current.

Crews from Alvaton, Allen County, Richardsville and Hart County joined in the search effort.

Ingram's body was recovered just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Visitation for Ingram will be at Heritage Funeral Services on Tuesday, April 1, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, April 2 after 9:00 a.m.

Ingram's funeral will be held at Heritage at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

The family is also accepting donations to help aid in the funeral costs.

Anyone interested in helping the family can donate money to Heritage Funeral Services at 1510 Campbell Lane.

For more information, please call Heritage Funeral Services at (270) 746-0603, or (270) 991-2758.

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Posted by: amy Location: barren co. on Apr 1, 2008 at 11:15 AM
god bless to the parents and family members who lossed this wonderful child. may god be with you through the longest days and nights may friends support this family in time of need. i was very fortunate to have this child in my life even if it was just for a short time. he will be missed very much. love you all!!!

Posted by: jessica seckel Location: bowling green on Apr 1, 2008 at 09:29 AM
im really sry 4 lynn and his family and friends its been hard for me to cope with this but im sure ill feel better

Posted by: Chelsea Location: Bowling on Apr 1, 2008 at 07:29 AM
he was not trying to walk across the river he was swimming and his shoe fell off and so he reached down in the water to get it and the current swept through!!!!!

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