- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Raymond lee Jernigan, Sunrise November 14, 1950, Sunset June 25, 2019, Sunday, June 30, 2019, Two o'clock in the Afternoon, Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Edenton, North Carolina, Reverend Stacey D. Best, Sr. Pastor and Eulogist, Reverend Willie J. Best, Jr., Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2019-06-30
- Subject:
- African American men--North Carolina--Edenton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--North Carolina--Edenton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--North Carolina--Edenton---History--20th century
Funeral service--North Carolina--Edenton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--North Carolina--Edenton--History--20th century
African Americans--North Carolina--Edenton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton, 36.05794, -76.60772
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Raymond Lee Jernigan. Birth date: November 14, 1950. Death date: June 25, 2019. Funeral date: June 30, 2019. Church: Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church (Edenton, N.C.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 483
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_jerniganraymondlee20190630
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_jerniganraymondlee20190630
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
"Uncle Bobby"
Words by "Ken-Ken" (Kendra Neal)
A hardworking man Ever since day one From on shift at night Til the rising of the sun
Remember watching him shine And polish his shoes With such a technique
They'd always look new
Had the coolest strut As he walked down the street
And one of the nicest guys You could ever want to meet
Then, later off to pump gas and wipe shields At the Shells station he'd go With the best customer service You could ever know
Anything about them Dallas Cowboys Would make him smile or frown Depending on whether or not Their season was up or down
A very special Uncle indeed Saying not, too many words Yet his presence always felt And his voice always heard
What a blessing it was to see The expressions on his face That could only point to the Unending Mercies of our Father's Amazing Grace
-PallbearersNorth Carolina Department of
Public Safety Honor Guard
-Floral BearersUshers and Friends
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--Acknowledgements--
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautifulflowers that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought ofus that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much for whatever part.
The family of the late Raymond Lee Jernigan would like to convey our deepest gratitude for the kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy, concern and love extended to us during this hour of bereavement. The family also wishes to extend a special thanks to the Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center 3rd floor staff and Community Hospice. Your support at this difficult time has been a great comfort. Please continue to pray for us and may God bless each of you.
--Interment-Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Morristown Road, Edenton, NC
--Repast-The family wishes for you to join them
in the Mill's Dining Hall.
Sunrise November 14, 1950
Sunset June 25, 2019
Sunday,June30,2019 Two o'clock in the Afternoon Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Edenton, North Carolina
t kj l Reverend Stacey D. Best, Sr. Pastor and Eulogist J
~ Reverend Willie J. Best, Jr., Officiating
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---Order of Service---
Prelude Processional Musical Selection .................Combined Choir
(Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church) Scripture Readings: Old Testament ......... Bishop McLinton Freshwater New Testament ........ Bishop McLinton Freshwater Prayer of Comfort ........ Reverend Willie J. Best, Jr. Musical Selection .................Combined Choir
(Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church) Acknowledgements .................Ms. Kia Netter Solo ......................Mrs. Shirley Freshwater Eulogy .................. Pastor Stacey D. Best, Sr. Final Viewing ................ Blair Funeral Service Recessional
---0 bituary---
Raymond Lee Jernigan, son of the late Herman and Eva Pearl Jernigan, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1950 in Chowan County, North Carolina. Raymond, affectionately known as "Bobby" or "Ray J", was reared in a Christian home and joined Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.
Raymond was educated in the Edenton-Chowan County Public School System. After receiving his high school diploma from D.F. Walker High School, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Once Raymond returned from his tour of duty, he continued his education at Elizabeth City State University where he earned a B.S. degree in History. Raymond briefly taught English in the Edenton-Chowan County Public School System before securing employment with the North Carolina Department of Correction. After 30 years of service, he retired from the North Carolina Department of Correction.
Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an AVID Dallas Cowboys fan!
Raymond's memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of his two sisters: Pearlie J. Dixon (John) of Elizabeth City, NC and Inez Capehart (Calvin) ofEdenton, NC; two brothers: Herman Lee Jernigan, Jr (Doris) and Travis Jernigan ofEdenton, NC; two aunts: Tassie Nixon ofEdenton, NC and Edna Roberts ofKnightdale, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His sister, Kaye F. Hurston, preceded him in death.
--God Took Him To His Loving Home--
God saw him getting tired, a cure was not to be. He wrapped him in His loving arms and whispered, "Come with me". He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend He faced his pain with courage, until the very end He tried so hard to stay with us but his fight was not in vain, God took
him to His loving home andfreed him from the pain. Anonymous