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James Allen Jernigan, 61 of Athens, Alabama, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Athens Limestone Hospital.

Mr. Jernigan was born July 1, 1962 in Morgan County, Alabama. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of V.F.W. and NRA.

Services will be 1pm Saturday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday 11am until service at Spry Funeral Home with Military Honors.

Pallbearers are James Steele, Wayne Brookover, Steve Harbin, Dale Romine, Wesley Jernigan and Jonathon Jernigan. Survivors: Wife, Annalissa Jernigan of Athens. Mother, Bobbie White of Danville, AL. His dog Lucy. Sons, Wesley (Jessica) Jernigan of Albany, NY and Jonathon Jernigan of Athens. Granddaughter, Felicity Rose Jernigan and three other Grandchildren. Sister, Paula Jernigan (James) Steele of Danville, AL.

Preceded in death by: Father, James (Bud Ed) Jernigan. Stepfather, Fred White.

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3 comments

Leighann garries

2023-10-14 20:04:40

Bonnie Mae was so nice sweet funny and I will miss her so so much I will miss how she used to make everyone in the room laugh smile I love you Bonnie mae

Justin and Kelly Garries

2023-10-15 06:02:34

Bonnie Mae Coffman you touched our hearts and are forever in our memories ♥️ we are so blessed to have had you as long as we did! Your smile lights up a room and your heart warms us! The way you lived and the way you loved everyone will be cherished forever! So many people looked up to the kind of woman you are! There's no doubt in my mind you're in Heaven. We enjoyed you so much your jokes and character will always be remembered. I pray and hope that you knew how much you impacted your family and friends 🙏 We love you more than words can express.

Justin and Kelly Garries

2023-10-15 06:09:26

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the passing of Bonnie Mae Coffman of Athens, Alabama on October 12, 2023 at the age of 88 years old. Miss Coffman was born October 17, 1934 in Limestone county where she lived out her whole life.
She was the last of five sisters to passaway Evelyn Campbell, Shirley Garries, Betty Coffman, Nancy Emerson and then Bonnie Coffman.
Miss Coffman was never married or had any children of her own but she had a hand in raising generations of children she came pure and left this world pure if that isn't a "TESTIMONY" to her faith.
Bonnie Mae Coffman was a faithful, humble, loving, caring, kind and giving woman with a sweet spirit . Her life legacy was living for the lord which is a testimony to us!
Miss Coffman was a member of Hobb Street Church of Christ she loved Church more than anything in this world and went faithfully!
She enjoyed sewing with her nieces and nephews even great and great great nieces and nephews. She also loved to cook for everyone. Coloring was another thing she loved that made her so happy.
Miss Coffman is survived by many generations of nieces and nephews she was an amazing "Aunt"!
You are gone,
But thank you!
For all the these soft sweet things you have left behind.
In my home &
In my Memories &
In my heart....
Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
There will be a 2pm graveside service held at Roselawn Cemetery where she will be laid to rest by Betty Coffman and Shirley Garries.
Bill Irby will officiating. Visitation for family only at Spry funeral home at 12:30 pm.