He was born on June 09, 1957, to the late Nash and Inez Jernigan.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jane Jernigan; and his two brothers, Charlie Kinlaw (Jannas) and Jerry Jernigan.
Ray was a faithful member of Rock Grove Baptist Church. He was a hardworking man and would do anything for anybody. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Gonzales; children, Teddy Jernigan (Nina), Kristina Ledezma (Jorge), Walter Cummings (Sherry), and Angel Emanuel; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister, Dale Bryant (James); and his two brothers, Robert Jernigan and Kenny Kinlaw (Cynthia).
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11:00 am in the Rock Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
