Jernigan, Herbert

Mr. Jernigan, 79, died February 22, 2011, in Florence. He was born May 23, 1931, in Illchester, MA, to Byrd T. Jernigan and Mable Louise Goodman Jernigan. He was predeceased by his wife, Inez Jernigan, a son, Ricky Jernigan, and a brother, Byrd T. Jernigan Jr. He was a Past Master Mason of Harpers Lodge # 225. Surviving are: daughters, Michelle J. Tarlton of Marion, and Betty Lynn Jernigan of Florence; brother, Waine (Carolyn) Jernigan of Georgetown; grandchildren, Jay Jay Tarlton and Jayla Tarlton; wife, Betty Hewitt Jernigan of Florence; and step-daughters, Leilani Bray and Rilda Carroll. A graveside service for Herbert Kennett Jernigan, will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 26, 2011, in Hewitt Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday, February 25, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm at Cain Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cain Funeral Home, 512 W. Second Loop Road, Florence, SC 29505. An online guest register is on the obituaries page at www.cainfuneralhome.com.