Bobby Jarnagin

Bobby Jarnagin, vice mayor of Surgoinsville, died Feb. 4, 2026, at the age of 78. Jarnagin was first elected as an alderman for Surgoinsville in 2016 and has served as vice mayor of the town since 2017. Prior to joining the board of mayor and alderman, he spent many years in public service including as a member of the Hawkins County Rescue Squad and Hawkins County Highway Department. Jarnagin was also retired from Holliston Mills after more than 40 years of service. Alderman Randall Collier was selected to take the role of vice mayor