James Bernard,

Birth date: Aug 29, 1943 Death date: Aug 23, 2011

Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971 P. O. Box 525 Stevenson, AL 35772 www.rudderfuneralhomes.com Rev. Jim Bernard August 29, 1943 ~ August 23, 2011 Bridgeport, AL Rev. James Lewis Bernard, Jr., 67 of Bridgeport, AL died August 23 Read Obituary

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Debbie Maples

739w ago

I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to Brother Jim's family as well as the members of First Baptist Church. I am praying that God will comfort you during this most difficult time. My favorite story of Brother Jim is the Easter sermon that I heard him preach as I would visit my family on Easter each year. He would always tell about visiting the Holy Land and looking inside the Tomb of Christ! He would get so excited as he would say, guess what, He ain't in there! He's alive! As we celebrate Brother Jim's life, let us remember that enen though his life on earth has ended he is with the Lord who he loves so much.

Jo Beth Gamble

740w ago

I want to offer my condolences to Bro. Jim's family, his church family, our associational family and friends everywhere. Bro. Jim was one of the finest men and preachers that I have ever known. He might not always remember a name; but, I don't think he ever forgot a face. Whenever I was blessed to see him, I knew that smile and hug was for "me". His Christ-like love just filled the room and lifted you up==no matter, what was going on in his or your life. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to know Bro. Jim and I thank God for His loving mercy on Bro. Jim. I know there was a shouting time in glory when Bro. Jim was welcomed home! He will be greatly missed; but, Praise God, we will be with him again! Love and prayers, Jo Beth Gamble

Jean Wenn Luce

740w ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Jason & Haley -- and their family, for their deep loss. God bless and keep all, Jean Wenn Luce and Philip Luce

Sam& Jean Cobb

740w ago

Nieta, Jim was a friend and good man. Always enjoyed our conversations at the drugstore or on the street corner He helped people here in Bridgeport to be better people. ---Sam Cobb

Sue Hembree Haggard

740w ago

Bernad family, my very deepest condolence to you all. I loved Bro. Jim, he was always a blessing to me and my late husband Don. He will be greatly missed by all,' but he is at peace now with his Lord. May the Lord give you comfort during this time. Sincerely, Sue Haggard

Charlene Tucker Kennett

740w ago

For two days I have been reading all the wonderful testomonies of Jim's friends and church family. It is obvious what a great Man of God he was. I remember Jim as the tall red-headed football player during our school days. He always seemed to be such a gentle person....not the usual rough & tough athlete most football players were. I read today that even as a young child he wanted to be a "preacher". What an amazing vision to know at such a young age. I have not seen Jim & Nieta for about two years....I was not able to attend our Class get-together last Oct as I was in the emergency room with an "old person's" ailment. I also had been following Jim's Facebook page where he had requested prayer during his upcoming treatments. Chemo treatments are almost unbearable (for most people)but apparently God, in his awesome wisdom, chose not to allow Jim and his family that torture. To Nieta and the children, you will never get "over" it....but you will get "through" it. Just remember there will someday be a great reunion in the sky and Jim will be waiting with open arms to give those great big ol "bear hugs" for which he is famous. WooHoo!

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