Funeral Set for Army Vet Found in Car Down Embankment

A service for the Cumming native, U.S. Army veteran and South Forsyth High School graduate found deceased in his car down an embankment has been set for Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 939 James Burgess Road in Suwanee, according to the obituary.

Authorities say Randal Andrew Ackerman Jr., 31, was last seen leaving a Buckhead bar the night of Sept. 24. His car, a Ford Focus, and body were discovered at Johnson Ferry Road and Mill Creek two days later, Sept. 24, about 6 p.m.  

Ackerman, who lived in Sandy Springs, had been to a Braves game, friends told 11Alive.

He died the last night he was seen by friends leaving hangovers bar.

Check out the the Facebook group that was dedicated to finding him, Be on the Lookout: Andrew Ackerman, for more from his family and friends.

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• Obituary: Randal Andrew Ackerman Jr. Dies at 31 
• UPDATE: South Forsyth High Graduate Missing, Found Dead in Car