Jabo Jernigan

Jabo Jernigan (hardly ever known as Ernest B. Jernigan), passed to
his Heavenly Home and into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his children,
Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025, following a six-week battle with
cancer.
Jabo was born April 10, 1943 in Jay, Florida. He was a 1962 graduate of Jay High
School and retired from the Santa Rosa County School District Maintenance
Department in 2008 and into full "PamPaw"duty. He will be remembered as a
man who did for others, a man of faith in Jesus Christ, his Savior, a man who
loved his children and family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and hunter;
with a special "talent" for turkey hunting. He also enjoyed working with Ricky,
Vicki, Virginia, Brandt, and Tanner on the Hendricks's Farm when they needed
his help.
Jabo was preceded in death by his parents, Joe. B and Christine Bray Jernigan.
In addition, his siblings and their spouses; Mart and Earlene Jernigan; Roy and
Hazel Jernigan; Allen and Barbara Jernigan; Vonnie and Donald Stanton; Bud
and Grace Johnson; Robert Carlton and Baby Jernigan, D.C. and Gladys Barnes,
the grandparents of his children.
Jabo is survived by his children; Stephanie and Randy Watson of Jay,Florida;
Kristi and Brian Turner of Enterprise, Al; Joey and Tasha Jernigan of Radcliff,
Ky, his Granddaughter, Bryce Whitley Turner "His Mutton"; his sister, Barbara
Johnson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Glenda Beard-
mother of his children, an "extra" granddaughter-Alana, very special lady,
Sandra Lowry Holt and her two daughters Kim (Darrell) Owens and DeeDee
(Jason) Warren and their families, who held special places in his heart.
Jabo had a unique sense of humor and the stories galore that could keep you
laughing or smiling for years. Just ask any of his friends or family members.
Services will be held at Jay Funeral Chapel with visitation on Monday, November
24th from 5:00-8:00, and funeral services on Tuesday, November 25th at 11:30
with Freddie Barrow and Nick Gandy officiating with a private family burial and
graveside services.
Active Pallbearers are: Ronnie Jernigan, Ricky Hendricks, Bill Jernigan,
Brandt Hendricks, Paul Bradley, and Tanner Laney.
Honorary Pallbearers are:
His nephews and nieces;
Lester Ray Jernigan, Belinda Jernigan, Connie Jernigan Lewis, Donathon
Johnson, Tony Johnson, Keith Stanton, Dwyne Castleberry, Darrin Castleberry,
Bobby Jernigan
Honorary Pallbearers also include: Thomas Beard, Buddy Bradley, Pee Wee Byrd,
Calvin Davis, Frank Rowell, Carl Hall, Rush Hendricks, Bill Jordan, Dr. C David
Smith, Tim Laney, Todd Laney, Donnie Thames, Kerrie Harrison, "Pam's
Breakfast Club", "Baptizing Creek Hunting Club", "Moore Creek Mount Carmel
Water System", "Santa Rosa County Maintenance Dept and School System",
Patrice Bradley Gaines, Nina Hendricks, Samantha Hendricks, Virginia
Hendricks, Vicki Hendricks Laney, Tessa Hendricks Goodwin, Kay Evers Dawson
and any others that our dad touched their lives in any way.
The family would also like to thank everyone who visited, called, texted, brought
food and all of the heartfelt prayers, as well as Jay Hospital and staff, Vitas
Hospice and staff, Dr. C. David Smith and staff for the wonderful care.