From the family, with great sadness

ROBERT WAYNE JERNIGAN (age 66)

Bob Jernigan passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 
at home with his family.
A Florida native, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida where he met his beloved wife, Rose. The couple moved to D.C. in 1978 when Robert began his accomplished 39-year tenure as a professor of mathematics and statistics at American University. As a productive scholar, he received numerous distinguished awards, including the American University Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award, co-developed an innovative statistical test now known as the Munson-Jernigan Test, collaborated with the EPA and the Smithsonian, provided exceptional service to the university and his field, and generated inventive teaching techniques.

He was an avid cyclist, artist (photography, sketching, and watercolors), Orioles fan, lover of all gadgets and gizmos, kayaker, reader, and seeker of knowledge. 

His family cherishes his memory: wife, Rose; children, Nick Jernigan (Katie) and Laura J. Sherman (Scott); grandchildren, Andrew, Emma, and Nora; brothers, John (Dee) of Valrico, FL and Dave (Mary Beth) of Madison, AL; and nieces and nephews; as well as extended family and friends.

A memorial gathering and reception, in celebration of his life, will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM with a remembrance at 5:45 PM, at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or the International Myeloma Foundation. 

Condolences may be sent to Rose at rmrjernigan@gmail.com  

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