Extracted from The Smithfield Herald (Smithfield, NC)
Tuesday, April 8, 1941

WILLIAM J. JERNIGAN

BENSON -- William J. Jernigan of Benson, Route 2, died at his home last Wednesday morning about 11 o'clock after a long illness. A well known farmer of Johnston county, he was 72 years old. Funeral services were held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial was in the family cemetery.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mattie Webb of Dunn, Route 2, and Mrs. Betsy Jernigan, Mrs. Sarah Wood, Mrs. Minnie Raynor, all of Benson, Route 2; a son, Buddy Jernigan of Benson, Route 2; three sisters, Mrs. Sara E. McLamb, Mrs. Dicie Webb and Mrs. Florence Webb, all of Benson, Route 2, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.