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Byron Dwain Jernigan

Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On November 25, 2019 @ 5:02 pm In Obituaries | 7 Comments

Byron Dwain Jernigan, 81, of Waco, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019.

Byron was born September 16, 1938, to Wilmer and Audrey Jernigan, in Jacksonville, Texas.  He loved being outdoors and being in the mountains.  Byron took his first trip to Alaska in 1975, since then, he went back more than 20 times.  He also went Bull Elk hunting in New Mexico, Antelope hunting in Wyoming and New Mexico, and Red Stag hunting in New Zealand.

He worked for Warren Taxidermy in Waco.  In 1969, he opened Jernigan Taxidermy, and enjoyed working right up to his last days.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughters, Candy Cook and husband Bill and Ginger Whitley and husband, Billy; brother, Gene Jernigan; and 3 grandchildren.

The family would like to acknowledge a special thank you to the staff at Providence Hospice, and also to all of the friends and staff at Harold Waite’s Coffee Shop.

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Condolence from The Boyko Family on November 26th, 2019 9:37 am

Keeping the family in our prayers. Love you guys!

Condolence from Arthur W Garland on November 27th, 2019 8:15 am

Sorry to hear. I knew Byron for over 40 years through his taxidermy shop. He was always there, always friendly. I’ll miss him and his great work. RIP.

Condolence from Velinda V. Moody on November 27th, 2019 8:48 am

Candy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will ease your pain. I know that your dad and your mom are now reunited and are shining down on you all. May his memory be eternal. Velinda Moody

Condolence from Randy Sulak on November 29th, 2019 4:41 pm

My condolences Candy, I have known Byron most my life, he and my dad were friends they met working at Warren’s many years ago, sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Rosemary Richards on November 30th, 2019 2:49 pm

I graduated fro. Jacksonville high school with Byron. I remember him as a kind gentle soul.

Condolence from John Schoen on December 3rd, 2019 3:37 pm

Our condolences to each of you from Mr. Jernigan’s friends at Richards…we miss him

Condolence from Brian Howell on December 3rd, 2019 4:40 pm

Candy I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. As you know, I have known you and Byron my whole life and Byron mounted all of my trophies in my office and home over the years. I considered Byron my friend and I had the pleasure of hunting with him a few times. Please accept my most sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family.

Brian Howell

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