Hugh Thomas Jernigan

November 29, 1947 - April 29, 2011
Hugh Thomas Jernigan


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Hugh “Hugee” Thomas Jernigan, 63 of Wilmington went home to be with his Lord this week.

He was born in Quantico, VA on November 29, 1947. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. Robert J. Jernigan, Sr.

Hugh was retired from General Electric Air Craft Engines. He was a faithful member of Church of St. Peter the Fisherman CEC, where he served as Director of Men’s Ministry, Rectors Council, and Parish Council, and a passion for the Early Bread Ministry. He loved nature and was an avid outdoorsman. A man of honor, respect, and integrity, who always put God and family first, one of the last true southern gentlemen.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate Carol G. Jernigan; his mother, Kate Jernigan; four children, Melanie Blair Jernigan, Brandon Humphrey, Larry R. Clewis, Jr. (Rebecca) , and Wesley R. Clewis; brothers and sisters, Robert Jesse Jernigan, Jr. (Ysabel), Marlene Jernigan Eaton (Larry), Elizabeth “Libby” Jernigan (Pete Mangum), Mary Lee Jernigan Hubbard (Tony), Dave Bailey Jernigan; grandchildren, Hunter Clewis, Bryanna Clewis, Destiny Clewis and Sean Gannon Clewis; Asher Wells and Cristian Corioti; and a multitude of family and friends.

Celebration of Life service officiated by Father Mark Johnson will be 2 pm Tuesday May 3, 2011 at Church of St. Peter the Fisherman CEC; 314 S. Carolina Ave., Wilmington. A reception will follow at the church Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church of St. Peter the Fisherman CEC.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.


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  • May 01, 2011
    EVA LYNN PORTER GONZALEZ says:
    MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU AUNT KATE. I WAS A LITTLE GIRL THE LAST TIME I SAW HUGH THOMAS. HE ALWAYS HAS BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS AND MY HEART.I WOULD HAVE LIKED TOHAVE KNOWN HIM BETTER AS I GREW UP. I KNOW NOW HE IS WITH GOD AND UNCLE BOB. WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN WE BE A FAMILY. WITH ALL MY LOVE, YOUR NIECE LYNN & FAMILY (REYNOL,JARED,NOLY &ELIZA )

  • May 01, 2011
    john and nancy stout says:
    We send our prayers to Hugh's family. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.

  • May 19, 2011
    Libby Jernigan says:
    Spending time with Hugh means you've eaten the best tasting collard greens ever, probably served with bear meat or chicken n' dumplings that melt in your mouth. Or time at Cape Fear Country Club playing tennis, watching Hugh surf at Wrightsville Beach Surf Club, many hours waxing his board, soaking up rays, 'allowing' his younger sisters to tag along. An avid photographer, Hugh's black+white photography, in the dark room switching his lefty swing to a right-hand swing, Hugh's tongue-in-cheek humor. Being a little sister believing whatever story he told, that the clicking sound our ancient car made when driving wer the 'nickels + dimes being picked up from the rode by our car', not quarters cause they're too heavy+big! Disco dancing to the Pointer Sisters' "we are family" in the 70's of course...MaryLee remember! Pete, happy to find Hugh loved shagging and had the smooth shagger's-shuffle. Quiet hours of fishing from a pier at the beach or by the Cape Fear. Cousin Bruce now the proud owner of madras shorts because his casual mention of liking Hugh's, wasn't long before Hugh presented Bruce with his very own pair. Mom loves to tell how Hugh was born so tiny his first bed was the top drawer of a chest. He grew to be a son at his Mom's side daily these last few years, for conversation, good company and for her care. Hugh, I hear the song "It is well with my soul" in my mind, your are my brother...I will miss you, Libby