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John Jernigan Jr. Obituary
John Wesley Jernigan Jr., age 69, of Odessa, TX passed from this life on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1951 in Wolfe, City, TX to John Wesley Jernigan Sr. and Joetta Bailey. John married Carmen Chapa on March 10, 2007 and they enjoyed 14 wonderful years together.
John was a Veteran of the US Air Force serving for 10 years and 7 months, a Commander of Sons of American Legion and President of American Legion. He took great pride in helping Vets and the homeless as he was very selfless. John also loved his family and cared deeply for everyone, especially his grandchildren who called him “PopPop.” He was a gentle giant with a huge heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In his free time, John enjoyed riding motorcycles and admiring classic cars.
Those left to cherish his love and memories are his beloved wife: Carmen Jernigan; children: Robert Daniel Jernigan and wife Marissa, Jennifer Marie Jernigan, Daniel Cody Chapa and Michael Samirroppa and wife Amanda; sisters: Jackie Sue Carlson and husband Pete and Janna Carol Sawyer; nieces and nephews: Bryan Sawyer, Jay Sawyer, Brandi Sawyer Melissa McDaniel, Eric Carlson and Tito Martinez; grandchildren: Evelyn Chapa Tera, Fabien, Dylan, Alexa, Alyssa, Brianna, Roberto Jr., Alina, Angelina and Angel Jernigan; as well as numerous extended family, friends and American Legion family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step-son: David Samirroppa.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at American Legion Earl S. Bailey Post at 2701 E. 8th street in Odessa, TX. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences to the family may be sent online at acreswestfuneral.com.
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Penny Prophitt
March 1, 2021
What a great gentle and caring man willing to help all who knew him he will be greatly missed My mother and I meet him at Westlake Hardware on E University many years ago know that he will always be in our hearts
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Anabel Spencer
February 11, 2021
John was a smiling friendly face I was always happy to see. Was grateful for his volunteer work at VFW for Hope for the Homeless outreach where I was able to recently see him again after my time at MCH with him as a coworker. His genuine positive attitude and love for life will be missed. He would always mention that he loved spending time with his family and grandkids, while showing me photos of them on his phone. My sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Carmen Kenner
February 10, 2021
Carmen, I am so sorry for your loss. We had so much fun working with JJ. He will be missed.
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