Obituary of Arthur Redell Jernigan

ARTHUR REDELL JERNIGAN

The Tidewater News  03-06-2002

SMITHFIELD  Arthur Redell Jernigan, 77 of the 19000 block of White Oak Drive, died March 23, in his residence.
  He was a native of Nansemond County, the son of the late Herbert Stanley Jernigan and Effie Harrell Jernigan. He retired as a crane operator from Webster Brick Co. He was a member of Colonial Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II.   
  He was predeceased by a son, Arthur R. Jernigan Jr.; and a sister, Salena Cox.
  Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Edna Marie Jernigan of Smithfield; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara J. and Curtis Harrell of Smithfield; grandchildren, Kenny Jernigan, Angela Jernigan and Dale Spivey; great-grandchild, Dallas McArthur Jernigan; sister Nellie Weaver of Courtland and brothers, William Jernigan of Elizabeth City, N.C., Raymond Louis and Robert Earl Jernigan, all of Suffolk. 
  A graveside service was conducted March 27 in Holland Cemetery by the Rev. Danny Gray. The family will receive friends at the residence. Harrell and Hill Funeral Home handled arrangements.


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Arthur Redell Jernigan, 77, of Smithfield, died 23 Mar 2002 at his residence. He was born in Nansemond County, son of Herbert Stanley Jernigan and Effie Harrell Jernigan, and retired as a crane operator.

A graveside service was conducted 27 Mar 2002 at Holland Municipal Cemetery by the Rev. Danny Gray.

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ARTHUR REDELL JERNIGAN

The Tidewater News 03-06-2002

SMITHFIELD Arthur Redell Jernigan, 77 of the 19000 block of White Oak Drive, died March 23, in his residence.

He was a native of Nansemond County, the son of the late Herbert Stanley Jernigan and Effie Harrell Jernigan. He retired as a crane operator from Webster Brick Co. He was a member of Colonial Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II.

He was predeceased by a son, Arthur R. Jernigan Jr.; and a sister, Salena Cox.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Edna Marie Jernigan of Smithfield; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara J. and Curtis Harrell of Smithfield; grandchildren, Kenny Jernigan, Angela Jernigan and Dale Spivey; great-grandchild, Dallas McArthur Jernigan; sister Nellie Weaver of Courtland and brothers, William Jernigan of Elizabeth City, N.C., Raymond Louis and Robert Earl Jernigan, all of Suffolk.

A graveside service was conducted March 27 in Holland Cemetery by the Rev. Danny Gray. The family will receive friends at the residence. Harrell and Hill Funeral Home handled arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Arthur Redell Jernigan             |
| Age   | 77                                 |
| Birth | 1925 (estimated); Nansemond County |
| Death | 23 Mar 2002; Smithfield            |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship         | Location             |
| Arthur Redell Jernigan   | Decedent             | Smithfield           |
| Edna Marie Jernigan      | Wife                 | Smithfield           |
| Herbert Stanley Jernigan | Father               | Unknown              |
| Effie Harrell Jernigan   | Mother               | Unknown              |
| Barbara J. Harrell       | Daughter             | Smithfield           |
| Curtis Harrell           | Son-in-law           | Smithfield           |
| Kenny Jernigan           | Grandchild           | Unknown              |
| Angela Jernigan          | Grandchild           | Unknown              |
| Dale Spivey              | Grandchild           | Unknown              |
| Dallas McArthur Jernigan | Great-grandchild     | Unknown              |
| Nellie Weaver            | Sister               | Courtland            |
| William Jernigan         | Brother              | Elizabeth City, N.C. |
| Raymond Louis Jernigan   | Brother              | Suffolk              |
| Robert Earl Jernigan     | Brother              | Suffolk              |
| Arthur R. Jernigan Jr.   | Son (predeceased)    | Unknown              |
| Salena Cox               | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown              |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|

––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value              |
|----------|--------------------|
| Location | Unknown            |
| Name     | The Tidewater News |
| Date     | 6 Mar 2002         |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Nansemond County
• Son of Herbert Stanley Jernigan and Effie Harrell Jernigan
• Retired crane operator at Webster Brick Co.
• Member of Colonial Baptist Church
• U.S. Army veteran during World War II

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/181536629/arthur-redell-jernigan
www.findagrave.com/memorial/15719757/edna_marie-jernigan (spouse)
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/cemeteries/holland.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1305850/holland-municipal-cemetery
]


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