Jackie F. Bernard, 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, KY. He was born on February 18, 1942 in Russell County, a son of the late Osborn and Marrene Pruitt Bernard.
Jackie was a retired railroad maintenance worker for Amtrak. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jackie attended Bernard Ridge Church of God.
SURVIVORS:
3 children: Frankie (and Marina) Bernard and Michael (and Stacey) Bernard, both of Indianapolis, Indiana and Rhonda Yarbrough of California
2 brothers: Jimmy (and Connie) Bernard and Ricky (and Jackie) Bernard, both of Russell Springs
1 sister: Lynn Robertson of Russell Springs
A host of grandchildren
In addition to his parents, Jackie was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry Bernard and Jesse Bernard; and four sisters: Jo Ann Coffey, Reva Lee, Juanita Cobb, and Kathyrn Gossage.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Eric Richardson officiating
Burial: Lucinda Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday at the funeral home
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Lucinda Cemetery Fund, c/o Denise Witaker, 582 Hurst School Road, McKee, Kentucky 40447.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernard funeral home.com.
