Roy Jernigan

Roy Edward Jernigan passed away October 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1927 in Parrish, Alabama to Gordon and Lester Laird Jernigan. Roy spent most of his youth in Logan, West Virginia where his family moved when he was seven years old. While in high school Roy joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, FL. While Roy was in Jacksonville his parents returned to Alabama where he joined them after leaving the Navy and graduated from Parrish High School in 1949.

Roy began his career working for the railroad and later went to work for TCI/US Steel in the Coke Plant where he worked for 30 years. Following his retirement from US Steel, Roy was not ready to retire so he went to work for Don Drennen Parts Department. This job allowed him to drive all over the state meeting people while delivering parts. After their retirement Roy and Betty enjoyed traveling with friends especially their church family friends taking them to all 50 states as well as several foreign countries. He also made several missionary trips to St. Croix. For many years on Easter weekend Roy was in Nashville, TN supporting the youth program Lads to Leaders.

Roy was a faithful member of the church of Christ for over 70 years. He served many years as a deacon at Sandusky Church of Christ. Roy was one of the founding members of the Board of Directors for West Birmingham Christian School, serving one term as Chairman of the Board.

Roy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Dover Jernigan; daughters Pamela (Bill) Winton and Beverly (Bobby) Strange both of Birmingham; grandchildren Wes (April) Winton of Winchester, TN, Ben (Lara) Winton of Birmingham, AL, Crystal Winton of Tuscaloosa, AL and Justin Strange of Chelsea, AL; great grandchildren Julie, Isaac, Will, Sam and Max.

Pallbearers are Wes Winton, Ben Winton, Isaac Winton, Justin Strange, Warren Laird and Marvin Windham. Honorary Pallbearers are Elvis Townley and Mike Dover.

The family would like to thank ProHealth Hospice and Tender Loving Caregiving for their assistance in caring for Roy.

Memorials in Roy’s honor can be made to Rainbow Omega by mail to P.O. Box 740, Eastaboga, AL 36260 or online at www.rainbowomega.org/donate, or to your preferred charity.