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James Jay Jernigan

James Jay Jernigan

1946 - 2025

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James Jay Jernigan, age 79, passed peacefully on December 26, 2025. Jay is now resting in the arms of Jesus after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. Jay was born in Detroit Michigan to Charlotte Tuohy and Ray Jernigan on August 31,1946. Jay enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, and...

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