Isham Butler "Ike" Jernigan

Isham Butler "Ike" Jernigan obituary, Monteagle, TN

Isham Butler "Ike" Jernigan

Isham Jernigan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home - Winchester on Mar. 29, 2026.
Isham Butler "Ike" Jernigan, age 70, passed away on March 21, 2026, at The Bridge in Monteagle, Tennessee. He was born to the late Butler Jernigan Jr and Elizabeth Goodner Jerningan. Ike is survived by his brothers, Denney (Nita) Jernigan of Winchester and Roger Jernigan of Estill Springs. He leaves behind a loving extended family, including his nephews, Lance (Melissa) Eslick of Tullahoma and Kyle (Katie Lightfoot) Tucker of Winchester; nieces, Taylor (Alex) Franco of Decherd, Tyler (Holden) Spry of Hillsboro, and Kyra (Jeff) Claiborne of Manchester; great-nephews Karsen and Kasen Pickett of Manchester; and great-nieces, Annsley, Addisyn and Audree Tucker, Amellia and Amberlie Franco, and Wayleigh and Waleyla Spry. Ike will be remembered by his family and friends for the love he shared and the memories he leaves behind. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

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