Bobby Jernigan

Benson, NC: Mr. Bobby Lee Jernigan, age 74, of 2200 Woods Crossroads Road died Monday at his residence. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Thursday at Rose &Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson.  Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church cemetery.  Officiating will be Dr. Larry Withrow. Mr. Jernigan was born December 22, 1939 in Johnston County to the late Colonel and Alder Mae McLamb Jernigan.He was preceded in death by his Sister, Janice Stephenson.Mr. Jernigan was a retired Johnston County Correctional Officer. Surviving are his wife of forty seven years, Linda Faye Evans Jernigan; sons & daughters-in-law, Ricky & Teresa Jernigan of Coats, Brian & Denise Jernigan of Benson; step-daughters & step-son-in-law, Cindy & Jay Herring of Benson, Teresa Cook of Smithfield; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, L.C. & Rose Jernigan of Benson and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM Wednesday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Stone's Creek Advent Christian Church, c/o Phyllis Barefoot, 64 Woods Crossroads Road, Benson, NC27504.