William Micheal “Billy” Bernard, 68, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:50 P.M. at his summer home. He was born December 25, 1953 in Adair County to the late Losier and Alva Keen Bernard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Bobby and Buddy Bernard; 2 sisters: Betty Bernard Rogers and Mae Bernard Franklin; 5 nephews & a niece: Butch and Jackie Bernard, Ricky Burton, Jimmy, Steve and Marie Franklin.
Billy was a drywall hanger for 50 years. He loved hunting and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Carolyn Bryant Bernard of Columbia
1 son: Tony and his wife Emily Bernard of Columbia
1 daughter: Emily Bernard of Campbellsville
3 grandchildren: Arron, Courtney and Olivia Bernard
3 great-grandchildren: Thadius, Teagyn and Olivia Bernard
2 sisters: Brenda Simpson of Danville, Indiana, Frances and her husband Jr. Freeman of Indianapolis, Indiana
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral service: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Beulah Chapel Brethren In Christ Church
Burial: Beulah Chapel Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the church
Casket Bearers: Clint Maggard, Dennis Gilbert, Damien Scruggs, Brandon Bryant, Clyde Pennington, Chris Bryant
Honorary: Marvin Morgan, Ben Watts, Mike Clements, John Bryant
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
