Ralph Jernigan

Ralph Jernigan Jr. “Rattler” - age 66, Vietnam Veteran and member of VFW, was born November 22, 1947. He passed away at home on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Eunice and Ralph Jernigan Sr.; son, Mikey. Survived by Diane, wife of 27 years; sons, Rob (and wife Ashley), Jeremiah, (Jeremy),and Josh; grandsons, Kyle and Payton; a number of extended family members and special niece and nephew, Tammy Long and veteran Roger Kidd. Special thanks to brother-in-law and Vietnam veteran, Ronnie Kidd. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Military honors to be provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard with chaplain officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in care of Darlene Chamberlain, 3808 Papermill Square, Knoxville, TN 37909.