Celebrating the life of
Bruce Lloyd Jernigan III (USCG, Ret.)
Passed away on January 27, 2020
Bruce Lloyd Jernigan III, 70, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Bruce L. Jernigan Jr. and Frances Goodman. Bruce graduated from Groves High School where he was enrolled in the ROTC program. He entered the Georgia National Guard after graduation and later entered the United States Navy serving during Vietnam. After the Navy tour, he joined the United States Coast Guard as a Boatswain Mate and ultimately attended Hospital Corpsman School and retired after 20 years as a Corpsman. In 1992, he joined Great Dane Trailers serving as their First Aid and Safety Coordinator where he remained until the plant closed in 2009.
Bruce loved life. He had an exuberant personality, a zest for life, loved and cherished every minute with his family, had a deep affection for animals and of course, he never met a stranger. He was without a doubt the most enthusiastic sports fanatic you would ever meet. Any sports, it didn’t matter, however, the Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Tech were his favorites. Then there is Super Bowl Sunday, every year he would entertain the same friends with great food, conversation and card games. Bruce had a fun side as well. Each Christmas Eve he would dress up to entertain family and friends as a Georgia Tech Santa, Elvis Santa or maybe Santa’s Helper.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Margaret M. “Peggy” Jernigan; children, Wesley (Allison), Bruce IV and Beth; brother, Dave Jernigan and several nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Vaughn Jernigan.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Remembrances: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 14254, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
You'll know how we feel, there will never be another Loy Jernigan-our brother in law for 44 years. If mischief could be found he was behind it. He is and will be missed for a long, long time.
- James & Beverly, Richmond Hill, GA
Condolences to you and your family Peggy.
- Rhonda Berrien, Savannah, GA
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Michael and Elaine Smith , Savannah , Georgia
My deepest sympathies to your entire family, Peggy.
- Gail Schepp, Williston, FL
So very sorry for your loss!
- Grace Lunsford, Rockford, Illinois
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort on your family.
- Carol Ogle, Pooler, GA
Peggy and Family.. Our sincere sympathy to you and the children. We were saddened to hear this. May our Heavenly Father wrap his comforting arms around you and family. May the Lord guide you and comfort you in the times ahead. RIP Bruce
- Lehman and Jenniee Brannen, Savannah, Ga
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Thoughts and comfort to you and the family. Will miss our chats in the yard while bbqing, letting the girls out and tv/movie recommendation. God speed dear neighbor, you will be missed.
- Tom and Denise Dowding, Pooler, Ga
Prayers and love to the whole family
- Gloria and Dale Antonio , Guyton, GA
Peggy and Beth, I'm so sorry of the loss of your sweet Husband and Father. My Prayers are with you and your Family always.
- madalyn anderson, Louisville, KY
Please accept my condolences for the lost of your husband and father. May God embrace your family in comfort during these sad times.
- Eddie Rappe, Savannah, Georgia
My deepest sympathies over your loss.
- Thor Egede-Nissen , Callawassie Island, South Carolina
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Peggy and family...my heart truly breaks for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with y’all
- JulieAnn Therrell , Savannah , Ga
Condolences from my family to yours. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and if you ever need anything please don't hesitate to call.
- DeShawn Smith & Family, Savannah, GA
Timmy, Heide and Family cannot express enough our sorrow for the loss of our cousin. He was always happy and caring when we were together, asking how we are and what was going on in our life. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to all.
- Bader, Holt, Florida
Peggy, our heart is broken for you. We will always cherish our memories of Loy. He was one in a million. We loved him dearly. We love you and are here for you. Love, Helen & Jack
- Jack & Helen Vinall, Savannah, GA
Peggy, I am very sorry for your loss. I found Bruce on ancestry where we determined his Grandfather and mine (Leroy) were brothers. He sounds like a character and I wish we could have met in person to share family stories. You have many food memories to sustain you until you meet again. Joan
- Joan Kennedy (nee Jernigan), St Paul , MN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Fri, January 31, 2020
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200