Donel ‘Don’ Jernigan, 78, a resident of Panama City, FL passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born March 17, 1940 in Wausau, Florida.
Don served in the United States Army and worked in underground utilities. He loved to fish, yard work, sitting on his porch, and being outside.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lilly Jernigan; four brothers and four sisters.
Those left to cherish Don’s memory include his daughter, Donna Hobbs; four grandchildren, Chelsey Childree, Cassidy Hobbs, Regan Hardy, and Brayden Hardy; one great grandchild, Kayden Diotaleui; eight brothers and sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Debbie Nugent.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jesse Curles officiating. The family will receive friends beginning 10:00 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be held at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Wausau Cemetery.
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Visitation
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Nov
247 N. Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, FL 32404
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Nov
247 N. Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, FL 32404
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Nov
Washington County
Wausau, FL 32428