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John Jernigan Obituary
After leaving the service, John drove trucks for Consolidated Freightways and Barstow Trucking before purchasing Amherst Towing Inc., as well as Shane Freightways, Dave's Taxi and Whitmore Auto Parts Inc. John loved fishing and camping lakeside at Lake Ontario, NY. John also loved going to dinner at Bluebonnet Diner and Bernie's Dining Depot, watching the birds he fed on his patio, caring for his pet fish Oscar and visiting with his family and friends.
John and his wife Marietta (nee Auclair) had 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. John leaves behind: his son John Jr. and daughter-in-law Candace as well as their children Shane, Patrick (fiancee Rebecca Castine) and Andrea and his daughter Allison Sinder, her husband Aaron and their children, Dawniella and Noah. John and Marietta raised 3 of their grandchildren (children of Sheri Jernigan): Stacey Myre, her husband Jorn and their children Joachim, Boden and Claire; Stephanie Jernigan and her children Melanie Santiago and son Jonevan Gomez and grandson Stephen Connelly (and his girlfriend Kim Korenewsky). He also leaves behind his other grandchildren (children of Sheri Jernigan): Michael Johnson, Michelle Johnson, and Mikaela Johnson. John is also survived by brother Jim Jernigan of Lefors, Texas and sister Oweda Nordby and her husband Gary of Lake Stevens, Washington as well as many nieces, nephews and many friends. He will be greatly missed.
John was predeceased by his wife Marietta, son Shane and daughter Sheri as well as his parents, sisters Clarice, Joyce and Linda and brothers Joe, Billy and Keith.
Services will be held at Wrisley Funeral Home 90 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA on Friday September 27, 2019. There will be a calling hour from 11-12, with service to follow at 12:00 and reception at Holiday Inn Express Route 9 in Hadley, post service.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Jernigan
Barbara Puffer-Garnier
September 29, 2019
Dear Allison, John and Candace,
The Puffer family will always remember Tex as a pillar of the North Amherst business neighborhood, right opposite Puffers Yard. May Grace and Peace light the next part of the journey.
Blessings, B. PUFFER and ' the Crew'
Mark and Dusty Dickinson
September 27, 2019
Our sad condolences to the friends and family of Tex. Many fond memories of a unique individual.
Mary Harrington McLellan
September 26, 2019
Candace and John - I'm so sorry to read of your loss. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Vonnie Bridgeman
September 24, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle John. I hope you are having a beautiful reunion with the rest of the family. We all love you. I'm so very sorry to the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Jernigan
September 24, 2019
R i p brother you were loved.jim Jernigan.
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