WILMINGTON — Linda Kay Champion Jernigan, 75, died Monday, July 22, 2019. She was born April 19, 1944, to Ozelle Champion and John Champion.
Linda was an extremely talented wood carver and charter member of the Cape Fear Wood Carver’s for over 20 years. She was a skilled artist and mentor who was very passionate in her work. Always putting her family first, she was the rock of the Jernigans. Linda will leave a loving legacy and a memorable impact on everyone she met.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Alton E. Jernigan; sons, David Jernigan, and his wife, Jeannine, Bobby Jernigan, and his wife, Denise, and Billy Jernigan, and his wife, Angela; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and brother, Jerry Champion.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Champion.
A visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 29, in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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