Revis Anthony Jernigan

January 13, 1921 - January 23, 2013

Revis Anthony Jernigan, age 92 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2013, in Livingston. Revis was born on January 13, 1921, in Carmona, Texas, to parents, Joe and Mineola Graham Jernigan.

Revis is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mineola Graham Jernigan; his wife, Louise Jernigan; four brothers, Elmer, Victor, Clarence, and Willie; and one sister, Ola Mae Lowery. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tony Jernigan and Melissa, of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Terri Ann Thomason and Clifton, of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Eckard and James, of Glendale, Arizona; grandchildren, Chris Wilson, Rusty Jernigan, Cami Ehler, Shelbi Moore, Chuck Wilson, Wyatt Thomason, Wesley Thomason, Nicole Parks, and Jared Jernigan; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one on the way; step-son, Hal Poorman, of Kerrville, Texas; step-son, Sammy Poorman, of Kerrville, Texas; step-son, Van Poorman, of Katy, Texas; step-daughter, Tonja Griffin, of Houston, Texas; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Revis served in the U.S. Army and received the following medals, the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, 1 Service Stripe, and 1 Overseas Service Bar.

A memorial service for Revis Anthony Jernigan will be held Friday, January 25, 2013, at 6:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Rev. James Frazier will be officiating the service.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com