Charles Slaton Jernigan, 77, went to the Lord on Oct. 13, 2014. Charles was born on May 15, 1937, in Muhlenberg County and was the son of the late Otis “Buck” Jernigan and Agness “Mary” Wall Jernigan.
He was employed by the I.C. Railroad after graduating from Muhlenberg Central High School. Later, he was employed as the general superintendant for Peabody Coal Company Mines in Ohio and Kentucky. After retirement he owned and operated the Best Way Dry Cleaners in Greenville, Central City and Hartford, Ky. Charles was of the Baptist faith, member of the Central City Masonic Lodge, enjoyed golf and watching basketball; however he was most passionate about his family and his farms.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue Harkins Jernigan; one daughter, Vicki (Donald) Wilcox; three granddaughters, Tequia (Josh) Staples, Nika (Jason) Ball and Risha (Ryan) Miller; eight great-grandchildren, Abbi and Kira Staples, Isaiah, Josiah and Aleah Ball, and Jackson, Charlie and Levi Miller; two sisters; Betty (Bill) Harkins and Ann (Bill) Harlan; one brother, Tommy (Sue) Jernigan; one aunt, Margaret Hibbs and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Donnie Wilkins officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday after 9 a.m. with Masonic Services at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at: www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.