Wilford O'Neal (Neal) Jernigan
April 21, 1932 - October 8, 2021
Wilford O’Neal Jernigan (“Neal”) was born on April 21, 1932 and died October 8, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Yarborough, 3 sons (Michael, Dave, and Steve Jernigan), 7 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Neal enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and married Charlotte Rae Knox in 1952. They were married for 51 years until Charlotte passed away in 2003. Neal retired from the Air Force as a Sr. Master Sergeant in 1977 and he and Charlotte moved back to Memphis, TN to be near his family. He served for many years as administrator for LaBelle Haven Baptist Church where he remained an active member until his death. In addition to his family, Neal leaves behind many friends both inside and outside of the church that loved him dearly. He will be missed. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. all at LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, 4800 Hwy 305 N., Olive Branch, MS, 38654. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119.
Wilford O’Neal Jernigan (“Neal”) was born on April 21, 1932 and died October 8, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Yarborough, 3 sons (Michael, Dave, and Steve Jernigan), 7 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.... View Obituary & Service Information