Kristosser Andrew Jernighan was born on April 17, 1978 in Amory, MS to Armelia Johnson and the late Bobby Jernighan. He departed this life on May 9, 2023 at his home.Kris was a man of many talents. In his spare time he loved traveling, singing, event planning, decorating, photography and spending time with family and friends.
Kris leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother, Armelia Johnson; four sisters Natasha (Calvin) Plant, Carolyn, Evette and Chandra; six brothers Jason Jernighan, Bobby Glen (Cathey), James (Pearl), Gary, Bryant (Stephanie) Jernighan and Donald (Lana) Dilworth; Aunts Shirley Whitfield, Rochelle (Neal) Bradley; Uncle Orvis (Eve) Johnson; a host of loving and dedicated nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends, a special niece Nakayla Plant, and a special boss Marie Williams.
Kris was preceded in death by grandparents, uncles, sister (Shewanda) and brother (Jerry).
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. Reverend Lesley Mabry will be officiating. Burial will follow in the United Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Brown, Sean McGee, Ollon Whitfield, Kenneth Whitfield, Frank Bates, Adam Sherrill, Royce Meaders, Reginald Brown, Clifton Moore and Reggie Smith.
A wake will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4-6 PM.
