Raymond Bernard, 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Russell County Hospital. He was born at home in Russell County on June 11, 1948, a son of the late Roy and Lona Belle Kinnett Bernard.
Raymond enjoyed collecting a variety of items, whatever he could see having value in the future; guns, old die cast cars, Avon bottles, comic books, and old records, just to name a few. He loved watching old westerns, wrestling, Kentucky basketball, and Vanna White (and Wheel of Fortune). Raymond loved his dogs.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 55 years: Janette Bernard of Russell Springs
2 children: Dale Bernard and Karen Bunch, both of Russell Springs
4 brothers: Lynn (Donita) Bernard of Lexington, Larry Bernard of Nashville, Tennessee, and Ricky Bernard and Phillip Bernard of Jamestown
4 sisters: Doris Birdwell of Jamestown, Janice (Ronnie) Kerr of Russell Springs, and Betty Bernard and Sue (Andy) Bell of Jamestown
5 grandchildren: Derek Bernard of Russell Springs, Jordan Godsey of Jamestown, Lucas Andrew of Lexington, and Calvin Bernard and Justin Bernard of Russell Springs
4 great-grandchildren: Paige Grimsley, Londyn Bernard, Kynzlee Bernard and Ashlee Grimsley
Sister-in-law: Deborah Bernard of Jamestown
In addtion to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Bernard and a brother, Roger Bernard.
Funeral Service: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Dunbar officiating
Interment: Bethel Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 6:00pm-8:00pmCT and Thursday after 8:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
