Earl Victor Jernigan

Earl Victor Jernigan, age 91, of Laurel Hill, Florida, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  Earl retired from Eglin AFB, FL after working there for 32 years; he then worked an additional 6 years with Chelco Elecric CoOp.  He was an avid gardener and prolific and skillful woodworker, producing many pieces of beautiful furniture for his family.  He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 58 years, Frances Stokes Jernigan in 2005 and also his parents, Steve and Emily Jernigan, brothers, Darrell, Bill, Dick and Ray Jernigan, and son-in-law, Raymond Stokes. 

            Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Weekley and husband, Joel; daughter, Betty Stokes; grandchildren, Jeff Steele and wife Cathy, Cliff Steele and wife, Lena, Chip Steele, Jenny Crews and husband, Ben, Bo Stokes and wife Jessica; 11 great grandchildren and 1 sister, Mary Simmons and husband Wayne. 

            A time of visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home with service to begin at 3.  Brother Mike McVay and Brother Charles Leonard will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Almarant Cemetery, Laurel Hill, FL. 

            The family would like to thank friends and family for prayers, gifts of food, and support during this time.  Also, our hearts are very grateful for Dr. Abdul Mir and the wonderful caring staff of North Okaloosa Medical Center; long-time friend and caretaker, Rhonda Pannuci, and caretaker Glenda Lanasse, and the staff of Florala Health and Rehab Center who took excellent care of him after breaking his hip. Thanks also to Emerald Coast Hospice for their support.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview.  Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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