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Alpheus Jernigan Obituary

Mr. Alpheus Jernigan, Jr., 76, of Southport, FL, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2020 in his home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on April 13, 1944 in Apalachicola, FL to Alpheus and Eloise Jernigan. Al was retired from Jernigan's Electric Motors that he owned and operated for over 30 yrs.

Al is survived by his wife of 51 yrs. Dorothy Reese Jernigan; his children, Dawn Bryan (Mike), Christy Jernigan and Stacy Palmer (Ray); four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Due to the COVID19 Pandemic, the family will have a private funeral service on Monday, June 15, 2020 with Rev. Ray Palmer officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted at www.southerlandfamily.com

Southerland Family Funeral Home
1112 Ohio Ave.
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
850-785-8532
Published by Panama City News Herald from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2020.

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Phyllis Tolbert

June 12, 2020

Im so sorry for you and your family. Al was a very special man. You all are in my prayers

Sheryl Holston

June 12, 2020

Rest in peace Mr. J. ♥

Tina Hall

June 12, 2020

Dorothy I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet husband and friend you are in my thoughts and prayers love you

Roxie Allen

June 12, 2020

Dorothy, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Al. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. I pray for comfort & peace for you all.

The last time I saw Al was below decks playing his guitar.

Robert Rice

June 12, 2020

sorry to see yet another shipmate pass away. Farewell Al, will see you on the other side my friend.

J ackie Raffield

June 12, 2020

Rip my brother

Rob Finnemore

June 12, 2020

Sorry to hear of Al passing, RIP AL, you are flying high. No more suffering Amen.

Neta Westbrooks

June 12, 2020

RiP soldier you are with our heavenly father now and can fly high. Prayers for you and family Ms. DORTHY. God Bless.

Kathy Sadler

June 12, 2020

RIP uncle Al I will miss you here on this earth, but Ill see you when I make my heavenly flight.

Denice Sapp , Janice, Johnny Richards

June 12, 2020

So sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Dorothy Jernigan

June 12, 2020

We love you Al.

Dorothy Jernigan

June 12, 2020

Al no amount of words can express the loss I feel since you left us Tuesday. The only comfort I feel is believing you are in a better place. Rest easy my special friend and husband. You have fought the fight, kept the faith, hence forth there is a crown of life for you. Until we meet again, just know that you will be greatly missed. Your true mate Dorothy.

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