Wallace L. Jernigan

Wallace L. Jernigan was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 5th district of the Georgia State Senate.

Life and career

Jernigan was born in Wayne County, Georgia. He attended Homerville High School and Georgia Tech.
Jernigan was a funeral director and oil company agent.
In 1958, Jernigan was elected to represent the 5th district of the Georgia State Senate, serving until 1960. In the same year, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, serving until 1962.
Jernigan died on July 9, 2011, at the age of 86.