Celebrating the life of
Bruce Lloyd Jernigan
October 14, 1925 - September 21, 2008
Bruce L. Jernigan, Jr.
SAVANNAH - Bruce L. Jernigan, Jr., age 82, died Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Tara Nursing Home.
The Savannah native served in the United States Marine Corps Amphibious Forces in the Pacific during World War II and with the First Marine Division, 5th Battalion, Charlie Co., during the Korean Conflict. He retired on December 31, 1983 as an offshore staff member of the United Nations. Mr. Jernigan was a former employee with the Seaboard Railroad, owner of Jernigan General Services and was a longtime employee of Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, beginning in 1985. He was a co-founder of the 7th District Fire Department.
He was a member of the First Christian Church.
Mr. Jernigan was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Goodman Jernigan and two sisters, Thelma I. Clark and Lutrelle H. Snedeker.
Surviving are three sons, Bruce L. Jernigan, III and his wife, Peggy, Vaughn D. Jernigan and his wife, Donnie, and Dave C. Jernigan, all of Savannah; two sisters, Loretta Bader of Piria, IL, and Gloria E. Smith of Camden, SC; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances to Odyssey Healthcare, 5105 Paulsen St. Savannah, Ga. 31405
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
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We are sorry to hear of your loss and we're keeping your family in our thoughts. If we can help you through this, don't hesitate to let us know.
- Ardena, Johnnie & family, Pooler, GA
Please receive our deepest condolences for your loss. We pray that the Lord give you strengh and solace that he is at rest with him.
- Ramon & Millie Delgado, Dublin, GA
My condelences to you and your family for your loss. Many prayers to you! Ty
- Ty Cox, , GA
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you.
- Sandra Bryant, Kennesaw, GA
To:Jernigan Family My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the death of your loved one.
- Janet Campbell, Atlanta, GA
Vaughn, Donnie and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jennifer 'JJ' Johnson and Family
- Jennifer Johnson, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Angie Arrowood, Savannah, GA
We are sorry to hear of your loss and we're keeping your family in our thoughts. If we can help you through this, don't hesitate to let us know.
- Ardena, Johnnie & family, Pooler, GA
Please receive our deepest condolences for your loss. We pray that the Lord give you strengh and solace that he is at rest with him.
- Ramon & Millie Delgado, Dublin, GA
My condelences to you and your family for your loss. Many prayers to you! Ty
- Ty Cox, , GA
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you.
- Sandra Bryant, Kennesaw, GA
To:Jernigan Family My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the death of your loved one.
- Janet Campbell, Atlanta, GA
Vaughn, Donnie and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jennifer 'JJ' Johnson and Family
- Jennifer Johnson, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Angie Arrowood, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
