French Jernigan, age 88 of Bradyville, TN died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. He was a native of Cannon County and a son of the late Bronson Jernigan and Annie Belle Rogers Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Seawell, Shaufner, Aubrey, and Kenneth Jernigan.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Geier Jernigan and a son, Brian Jernigan and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Anna Kate Neiswander and husband Taylor and Zacary Jernigan. Also surviving are four sisters in law; two brothers in law; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nephews.
In his adult life, Mr. Jernigan was a member of the United Methodist Churches and most recently was associated with the Church at Brawley’s Fork and attended Cannon County High School. He was a farmer and additionally, he retired as a Recreational Therapist from Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute after 35 years of service where he was selected as outstanding employee of the year.
Visitation is Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel from 11:30 am until the time of a celebration of life beginning at 1:00pm. Burial will follow in the Jernigan Cemetery in Bradyville.
Memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Jernigan to FiftyForward, 174 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
