JACKSON COUNTY FL: Today marks the official day of retirement for Jackson County Sheriff Lt. Eddie Ingram. After 46 years of law enforcement service Lt. Eddie Ingram is hanging up the badge.
Born and raised in Houston County, the son of the late Frankie and Shirley Ingram, a graduate of Ashford Academy, Eddie Ingram first started his law enforcement tenure under Houston County Sheriff A.B. Clark in 1978. He later worked under Houston County Sheriff Lamar Hadden and Deputy Coroner under Coroner Rickey Stokes. Eddie Ingram worked under Jackson County Florida Sheriff John McDaniel.
During his 46 years in law enforcement he worked in Villa Rica Georigia, Barbour County Sheriff Department, Quitman County Georgia Sheriff Department, Holmes County Sheriff Department and Summerdale Police Department. Some of these positions were as Deputy Sheriff, Chief Deputy Sheriff and Chief of Police.
In the beginning years Eddie Ingram was a very active member of Houston County Rescue Unit. He grew up with his dad, Frankie Ingram, involved in emergency services and serving as Houston County Coroner. That developed his passion for law enforcement.
On June 18 Jackson County Sheriff Donnie Edenfield hosted a retirement celebration for Lt. Eddie Ingram. It was a well attended event with many law enforcement officers that have worked with Lt. Ingram. Some of those included Retired Jackson County Florida Sheriff Lou Roberts, Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza and others as well as his wife, Lisa and sister Kellye Epperson.
Sheriff Edenfield described Lt. Ingram as one who always showed up ready to work and served the citizens well. That he was a good leader and kept his vehicle and equipment in great condition.
Ingram was a dedicated law enforcement officer who looked after his fellow officers to make sure they each went home at the end of the watch. He was fair with the citizens and always made sure they were treated fair.
Early on he worked with Jackson County Sheriff Department. So it was great that he ended his circle of service with Jackson County Sheriff Department.
He and his wife reside in Enon, the community between Cowarts – Ashford and Webb.
CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement.
