Billy Jernigan

William Boyd “Billy” Jernigan, age 90 of Orlinda, passed from this life on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Patrick Gill, Matthew Hudson, Wil Hudson, Jacob Hudson, Travis Jernigan, Aaron Tyree, Chase Tyree, and Richard Hudson serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 12 noon until the time of service.

Mr. Billy was born January 2, 1933 in Orlinda to the late Gerald Payne Jernigan and Elizabeth Randolph Jernigan. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a retired dairy farmer and antique dealer. He was a graduate of East Robertson High School class of 51 where he played football and basketball. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Goostree Jernigan; a grandson, Joshua Stamper; great granddaughter, Gabrielle Reeves; and his sister, Glynda Jernigan Hodges.

Surviving him are his son, James Riley Jernigan and wife Marty of Orlinda; daughters, Donna Jernigan Saad of Smyrna and Lisa Jernigan Hudson and husband Richard of Greenbrier; grandchildren, Dana Gill, Charlotte Tyree, Holly Herrold, Travis Jernigan, Wil Hudson, Jacob Hudson, and Matthew Hudson; 19 great grandchildren; special friend, Frances Long; and his dog Twister.

If so desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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