September 9, 2024, 59, Goldsboro —

Jesse Earl Jernigan, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, September 9th. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late David Earl Jernigan and Mary Magdelene Sykes Jernigan. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Ann Jernigan, and brother, James “Jim” Jernigan. Jesse retired from the NC Department of Corrections and was very active in the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a 1983 graduate of Goldsboro High School and loved his time serving his classmates as a leader in class reunions and other gatherings.

No formal funeral services will be held at this time.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Cathy Jernigan.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Jernigan family and online condolences can be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com