Butch S. Jernigan, Sr.

Butch S. Jernigan, Sr., a Falmouth resident and formerly of Williamstown, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the age of 75. He was the husband of Cindy Cline Jernigan.

Butch was born on January 29, 1951 in Dayton, OH to the late Evelyn Groves Popham and Alfred Leroy Jernigan, 3rd, whom survives. He joined the U.S. Army on March 31, 1970 and was an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War. Shortly after his time serving his nation, he married the love of his life, Cindy Cline on July 23, 1971. Butch was a member of the The Mount Olivet Christian Church, "The Mount". Butch was a long time member of the Grant County Masonic Lodge #85 and he was the owner and operator of Butch's Heating and Air for most of his life. Because of Butch's passion for aviation he obtained his pilot's license, and loved to fly planes and helicopters. In his free time, he loved to build helicopters, travel to the Smoky Mountains, build model airplanes, skydiving, going to the movies and he absolutely loved riding roller coasters. He was known for his outgoing character and making people laugh. Butch never met a stranger and was a caring and loving gentlemen. His generosity was abundantly clear when he would volunteer countless hours of his time to work for charities that would benefit children's foundations. Butch was an active teacher in home schooling one of his grandson's and became known as the favorite Pa Paw at the Bluegrass Jiu-jitsu AGJJ in Williamstown.

In addition to his wife Cindy, Butch is survived by his father, Alfred Jernigan, 3rd, three sons, "Butchie" Jernigan, Jr. (Cicilia), Joey Jernigan (Jessica), Thomas Jernigan, one daughter, Jennifer Chowning (Shawn), three brothers, Miles and Hank Jernigan, Richard Mainous, twelve grandchildren and one great grandson.  Butch was preceded in death by two brothers, A.L. Jernigan and Joey Jernigan.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 4-7:30pm. Masonic Services will start at 7:30pm with funeral services to immediately follow at the Elliston - Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown, KY.  Funeral procession will start on Friday, Oct. 23 at 10:45am , with participants arriving at 10:30am at the Elliston - Stanley Funeral Home parking lot in Williamstown, KY. Graveside services will take place at the KY Veteran's Cemetery, North, in Williamstown, KY.