Jeronnie Mcdougald,

Sr.

Jeronnie McDougald, Sr. was born to the parentage of Deacon William McDougald, Sr. & Versia Lee Johnson McDougald on November 2, 1943, in Chipley, Florida, being the 5th child of 8.  Jeronnie was born in a Christian home and accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Noel Blackshear.  Jeronnie attended the Washington County school system, graduating from Roulhac High School with the class of 1961.  Jeronnie was very active in school, where he participated in basketball and football during his years.

He later on in life joined the military, where he served in Vietnam.  Once he had fulfilled his duty to his country, Jeronnie then moved to Central Islip Long Island, NY.   Jeronnie was an entrepreneur in New York, owning his own Community Store and The Black Heritage Club.
Jeronnie went on to start a family and married his late wife, Renee McDougald. Jeronnie was a father to his children, a protector to his siblings, and a man of few words, but those few he meant what he said.  Jeronnie was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, and friend to many and will truly be missed by all.

Jeronnie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his daughter Cheryl McDougald Glover, his siblings Alzenia McDougald Boston (Frank), William McDougald, Jr., & Charles McDougald.

Jeronnie leaves to cherish and to live on his legacy, his children: Marylin L. Sumpter, Jeronnie McDougald, Jr. (Dina), Wayne MaGee (Cindy), Wendy Byrd & Lance Simmons Davis; his grandchildren: Jeronnie William McDougald, Jayden Charles McDougald, Adeva Glover, Trevon Glover, Danielle Carrington, Machelle AL-Alawi (Sharif), Emaani Daniels & NaKiya Glover; his great-grandchildren: Joseph Brake, Bailee Carrington, Amir Al-Alawi, Ariah Al-Alawi & Zurii Daniels; his siblings: Christine McDougald Anthony (Stanley), Katherleen McDougald Nelson (Malcolm), Marylena McDougald Sharpe (Raymond) & Mechelle McDougald Grady (Michael); 24 nieces & nephews along with cousins, other relatives and friends.