Jerel Jernigan

Jerel Steven Jernigan was born August 2, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama. He died in his home August 28, 2018, in Theodore, Alabama. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Dixon Jernigan. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Cora Jernigan Nix of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; three sisters, Charlotte (Bill) Matheny from Long Beach, Mississippi, Rhonda Jernigan from Shelton, Washington, and Cynthia (Scott) Jefferies from Theodore, Alabama; six nephews, Luke Tyler, Oregon; Jacob Tyler, Honolulu, Hawaii; Ryan Lowery, Long Beach, Mississippi; Daniel Lowery, Saraland, Alabama, David Jefferies, Mountain Brook, AL, Steven Jefferies, Hoover, AL and one niece, Sarah Jacob, Olympia, Washington. He also had twelve grand nieces and nephews. Steve graduated from East Laurens High School, East Dublin Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972. He was an ardent Alabama Crimson Tide fan and was rarely to be seen without a ‘Bama shirt or hound's tooth hat. Steve enjoyed gardening while his passion was wine making. He made excellent wine from all kinds of fruit which he grew on his property. Steve was famous in his neighborhood for his annual wine-tasting parties and giving his wine away to those who enjoyed it. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 6040 Three Notch Road, Mobile, Alabama.
The family would like to express their deepest thanks to Ms. Jean Napp, Steve's neighbor and friend who faithfully looked after and cared for Steve in his time of need.
The family wishes donations to be made in Steve's name to the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be made at www.mobilefuneralservice.com. Arrangements are by Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, September 1, 2018
9:30 - 10:00 AM

Service

Funeral Service

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, September 1, 2018
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619

Memorial Contributions

Salvation Army USA
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