Eric Reyne Bernard

In Loving Memory

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Homegoing Celebration Saturday, April 8, 2017

Visitation 9:00 AM * Service 10:00 AM

Ray Avenue Baptist Church 4712 Ray Avenue * New Orleans, LA 70126 Pastor Robert Brown, Officiating

Those we Love don’t go away, they walk besides us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still Loved, Still Missed and Very Dear.

His Life Eric Reyne Bernard, was born to Irma Rose Bernard and the late Herbert Keys, Jr., on August 28, 1971, in New Orleans, LA.

Eric was raised here in the great city of New Orleans, and received his formal education in the Orleans Parish School system, attending high school at George Washington Carver High School. He later worked as an electrician and carpenter before his disability.

Eric and was a devoted companion to Ellan McDonald, a loving step-father to his three step-children and a family man who enjoyed spending time with everyone he loved and those who loved him.

On March 28, 2017, Eric departed this world to enter into the arms of our Loving Savior, Jesus Christ.

Eric was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Keys, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Rosa and Limes Miskell; paternal grandparents, Shirley Hence and Herbert Keys, Sr.; aunt, Leona Williams and uncle, Darryl Keys.

Eric leaves to cherish fond memories his brothers, Herman Bernard, Bryant Bernard (LaToya), Tony Bernard (Bridget), Felton Bernard and Herbert Keys, III (Gwana); sisters, Angela Bernard Julien (Roosevelt), Shandrisse Bernard, LaZandra Breaux and Kenya Fortenberry; adoptive parents, Lester and Ida Williams; uncles, Rodney and Stanley Keys; aunts, Shirley Miskell (Ray) Brown, Loris Ebanks, Karen Hence and Lisa Hence and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a lot of loving friends that were like brothers.

“The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.”

Psalm 23:1

Celebration of Life Order of Service Saturday, April 8, 2017 * 10:00 a.m.

Musical Prelude Processional Ministers & Family Scripture Readings:

Old Testament New Testament

Prayer of Comfort …………………………………………….…………………………………… Lester Williams Congregational Hymn Mistress of Ceremony …………………………………………………………………. Shirley Miskell Brown Poem ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Erica Bernard Musical Selection ……………………………………………………….. Ray Avenue B. C. Music Ministry Reflections …………………………………………...………………………….................... LaZandra Breaux Reading of Obituary …………………………. His Story ………………………………… Stella McDonald Special Tributes …………………………… (2 Minutes Please) .…………………………. Family & Friends Words of Comfort ……………………….. (2 Minutes Please) ……..…………………… Visiting Ministers Solo ……………………………………………………………………….……………….................... Karen Hence Eulogy ……………………………………….. The Bread of Life .………………………. Rev. Robert Brown Parting View ……………………………………………………………………… Funeral Directors In Charge Benediction Recessional

Family

& Friends

Today is full of memories Of a

we must lay to rest And every single one of them Is filled with happiness.

For you were someone l.

Always such a joy to know.

And there was so much pain, When it was

to let you go

That’s why this special message Is sent to above, For the angels to take good care of you, And give you

The Broken Chain We didn’t know that morning, that God would call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us precious memories, your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, You’re always by our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.

All My Love, Eric

A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Lionel Cooley Sterling Lewis Devon Cook

Reginald Lombard Brandon Williams Brandon Johnson

H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Marcel White Roosevelt Julien, Jr. Bruce Milburn

Bryant Bernard Lawrence Eades, Jr. Jameel Williams

Prayer For Peace Father God, our family is struggling and battling with the enemy right now. Our hearts are heavy, so we ask that you give us the strength to endure this time of sorrow by guiding our thoughts, words and actions, so that we can walk in peace and love.

Lord we pray that You give us strength, Oh Father, allow peace in our lives. Bless us spiritually so that we hunger and thirst after You and Your righteousness, and we shall be filled. Bless us mentally and physically Lord, guard us under Your wings, protect us against all evil, cover us with Your precious blood and wash us white as snow.

In the name of Jesus, Amen

Arrangements Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home 2715 Danneel Street. * New Orleans, Louisiana 70113

Interment

Repast

Cooper Cemetery Robert, LA

4634 Camelia St. New Orleans, LA 70126

Program Design & Printing by: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186 * ourcelebrationsoflife@gmail.com