C Deleveaux

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION FOR THE LIFE OF

Sunrise: July 3, 1938

Sunset: January 15, 2024

Age: 85 years

Service Held At: ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH Bernard Road Nassau, Bahamas

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AT 10.00 A.M.

Officiating: REV’D GEORGE BODIE JR.

Assisted by: OTHER MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL

Organist REV’D SCOTT GLINTON

Interment WOODLAWN GARDENS Soldier Rd

Conville BERNARDO DELEVEAUX,SR.

JULY 3, 1938 - JANUARY 15, 2024

On July 3, 1938, in the settlement of Major’s Cay, Crooked Island, Joseph and Cetella Deleveaux became proud parents to their sixth and last child, Conville Bernardo Deleveaux.

Conville received his early education at the Crooked Island all age school. At the tender age of 16, he moved to New Providence seeking employment and commenced a trade in construction with Cavalier Construction where served under his elder brother Donald who was a Foreman at the time. Conville became a master carpenter at the age of 18 and a year later he embarked on a new and exciting opportunity in Orange Grove, Florida where he would spend the next 3 years working on “the contract.”

On his return to the Bahamas in 1960, Conville met the love of his life, Virginia Rebecca (nee Ferguson) and they were married on June 28,1962. This union produced five children, Conville Jr., Wilver, Lanita, Essel, and Ryan.

Resuming his employment with Cavalier, Conville was in charge of the construction of many monumental Bahamian buildings such as Claughton House, Conchrest Apartments, Norfolk House, Sassoon Building, SFE Bank Building, and Victoria Court Apartments.

In his quest to further his knowledge in the construction industry he enrolled in ICS courses and later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Science from Florida International University with highest honors (summa cum laude).

Conville worked as an architect for some of the prominent Architectural firms in the Bahamas including Patrick Rahming, Alexiou & Associates, and RobJohn’s Clarke & Co. and was a member of the Bahamas Board of Architects. In the early ‘90’s, Conville went on to establish his own successful Architectural firm, C. Bernardo Deleveaux & Associates.

Conville’s designs were ahead of the times. Throughout the Bahamas, he was known as an architectural guru for church edifices which can be seen throughout the Island, among them: The Mosque, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Mission

Baptist Church, Good Samaritan Church, and was a consultant in the design of Five Porches of Deliverance Apostolic Center.

Conville loved fishing and cooking, he also participated in dart and pool tournaments and won many trophies. He had a keen interest in current events, politics, architecture and the Bible. Contractors and those who knew his background in the construction field would often come to get advice on whatever projects they were working on. He was an architect at heart and did not cut corners.

On January 1, 2024 Conville was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pains. He remained hospitalized until he took his last breath on January 15, 2024 at approximately 8:51 pm.

Conville will be missed by his wife of 62 years Virginia, his children Conville Jr., Wilver (Kimberley), Lanita Strachan (Dale), Essel Spruill, and Ryan (Kristine); Grandchildren: Gianni, Chequelle, Warren, Lacquell, Christal, Royce, Meyasol, Hernst, Renaldo; Great Grandchildren: Gianna, Azekiel, J’kara, J’cody, Lachai and Elliana; Sisters-In-Law: Mabel Strachan, Adline Rolle, Ellen Ferguson, Shirley Ferguson; Brothers-In-Law: Elton (Fletsch) Ferguson, Pastor Patrick Rolle, JP., Robert Ferguson. Nieces: Merrilyn, Velma, Teletha, Eleanor, Wanda, Dollymae, Melba, Sandra, Veronica, Louise, Marina, MaryAnn, Cypriana, Sonia, Etrice, Princess, Arementa, Rochelle, Devaughan, Dominique, Kelli, Cara, Michelle, Celine, Charmaine; Nephews: Glen, Dennis, Donald, Shervin, Kirk, Raphael, Youthal, Christopher, Wenzell, Insley, Robert, Antonio, Rupert, Rodman; Close Family and Friends: Bennett Johnson, Sugar Kid Bowe and family, The Binnie family, The Gibson family, Bishop Dr. J. Carl Rahming and the St Paul’s Baptist Church Family, Dr. R.E. Cooper, Jr and the Mission Baptist Church Family, Prophetess Minus and the Five Porches of Deliverance Apostolic Center Family.

Your Life Was A Blessing, Your Memory A Treasure

ORDER OF SERVICE

Organ Prelude.................................................................................................................Take Me Back

Family Procession

Hark, my soul! It is the Lord, ‘Tis thy Saviour, hear His word; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee –‘Say, poor sinner, lov’st thou Me?

‘I delivered thee when bound, And when wounded, healed thy wound; Sought thee wand’ring, set thee right, Turned thy darkness into light.

‘Can a woman’s tender care

Cease towards the child she bare? Yes, she may forgetful be, Yet will I remember thee.

Moderator

Hark My Soul It Is The Lord

‘Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above; Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death.

‘Thou shalt see My glory soon, When the work of grace is done, Partner of My throne shalt be; Say, poor sinner, lov’st thou Me?’

Lord, it is my chief complaint

That my love is weak and faint; Yet I love Thee, and adore, Oh, for grace to love Thee more

Rev’d George Bodie

Opening Hymn............................................................................................... What A Day That Will Be

There is coming a day, When no heart aches shall come, No more clouds in the sky, No more tears to dim the eye, All is peace forever more, On that happy golden shore, What a day, glorious day that will be.

What a day that will be, When my Jesus I shall see, And I look upon His face, The One who saved me by His grace; When He takes me by the hand, And leads me through the Promised Land, What a day, glorious day that will be.

There’ll be no sorrow there, No more burdens to bear, No more sickness, no pain, No more parting over there; And forever I will be,

With the One who died for me, What a day, glorious day that will be.

Prayer of Invocation

Solo Selection

Old Testament Reading (Job 1:20-22) ................................................

As I Knew Him ...................................................................................

Rev’d George Bodie

Lynn Thurston (Family Friend)

Christal Spruill (Granddaughter)

Bennett Johnson (Family Friend)

CONVILLE BERNARDO DELEVEAUX, SR. - 4

Condolences ........................................................................................................................................

New Testament Reading (1 Corinthians 15:50-57) .............................................. Rochelle Inglis (Niece)

Solo Selection

Eulogy

Chequelle Williams (Granddaughter)

Bishop Dr. J. Carl Rahming

Prayer for the Family ....................................................................................... Rev’d Ruben Rahming

Recessional Hymn .........................................................................................................

It Is Finished

There’s a line that’s been drawn through the ages; On that line stands the old rugged cross.

On that cross a battle is raging For the gain of man’s soul or his loss.

“It is finished!” The battle is over! It is finished! There’ll be no more war! It is finished! end of the conflict! It is finished and Jesus is Lord!

On one side march the forces of evil, All the demons and devils of hell. On the other the angels of glory And they meet on Golgotha’s hill.

The earth shakes with the force of the conflict; The sun refuses to shine. For there hangs God’s Son in the balance, And then through the darkness He cries:

Then I heard that the King of all ages Had won all the battles for me. And the vict’ry was mine for the claiming; And now praise His name I am free!

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Opening Remarks and Prayer Rev’d George Bodie Hymn ...................................................................................................................... Glad Reunion Day

There will be a happy meeting in Heaven, I know When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below Gathered on that blessed hilltop with hearts all aglow That will be a glad reunion day

A glad day, a wonderful day Glad day, a glorious day

There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day

When we live a million years in that wonderful place Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding His face It will seem but just a moment of praising God’s grace That will be a glad reunion day

Committal Hymns .................................................................... Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There

There’s a place in heav’n prepared for me, When the toils of this life are o’er; Where the saints, robed in white, shall forever be, Singing praises forevermore.

CONVILLE BERNARDO DELEVEAUX, SR. - 5

Jesus promised me a home over there, Jesus promised me a home over there; No more sickness, sorrow, pain or death, Jesus promised me a home over there.

In my Father’s home are mansions bright, Jesus says it, and I know ‘tis true; There’s a home for me in that land of light, Brother, sister, there is one for you.

Many dear ones we loved are before the throne, In that happy, happy home on high; I shall walk with them thro’ the streets of gold, I shall wear a starry crown by and by.

In that home above, beyond the skies, Soon from sickness, pain, and death I’ll be, There with Jesus to reign forevermore, Throughout all eternity.

IT IS WELL

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.

CONVILLE BERNARDO DELEVEAUX, SR. - 6

of Thanks ............................................................................................ Cedar Crest Funeral Home Benediction ............................................................................................................ Rev’d George Bodie

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Deddy

Those who read this cannot conceive What the name “Deddy” meant to us: he was our provider, he was our protector: he was not fictious.

Believe it or not, flawed or perfect: he was here yesterday, I held him; I helped him: Then, “Deddy” went away.

Deddy, you left us, But we understand You were blessed. You took care of us Never to say goodbye again, Today, your body will rest.

Love CONVILLE JR.

Throughout my life, you set the pace and direction for which my life ought to go. It is well quoted in the scriptures, bend the tree when you are young and when you are old you will not depart from it. For this I am thankful, it shows that while many thought I would have been the black sheep of the family, I have blossomed from the ugly duckling into the beautiful swan; one that you can say you are proud of. Because of you, I can say that I am somebody today. If I may say one more thing, the chastisement that you have given me is one short, if I had gotten that one more beating I believe that I would have been the Prime Minister today. Nevertheless, I thank you.

Love always, your son WILVER SR.

CONVILLE BERNARDO DELEVEAUX, SR. - 7 TRIBUTES

TRIBUTES

Crooked Island man, composed and confident

Observant - attentive to detail

No nonsense man

Vigilant, very cautious

Intelligent- versed in politic, architecture, the Bible and more

Loved to cook and loved his family.

Learned and a lengthy speaker that applied logic

Educated and educator. Gave life lessons

My father was one that believed in discipline (Proverbs 13:24). He was an educator (Proverbs 22:6). He was conservative. He made sure you did not waste electricity or water.

He was a provider. I never went to bed hungry or wondered where the next meal was coming from. He was a hard worker and he had the calluses to show for it. He created memories and gave life lessons that I will never forget. Always in my heart. Take your rest in the arms of Jesus.

Love Always your daughter, LANITA

To the father I will emulate.always

Your example of how to love, provide, and protect has made me the father I am today. Every time I find myself checking locks before bed, or making my kids say “Good morning” to me, I smile and say, thank you Deddy. Until our heavenly reunion, rest well.

Love always, your son, RYAN

I was born your grandson but you raised me as your son.

You made sure I was never hungry and kept me safe . I remember you asking me “your belly full?” and smiling when I said yes. You were a great provider, protector and teacher. You were my hero and always wanted the best for me. You taught me how to be a good father, husband and a man by showing me everyday.

I will cherish the memories and life lessons you gave me. I will keep them close to my heart.

Continue to watch over us from heaven. I love and miss you Deddy.

Until we meet again GIANNI

CONVILLE BERNARDO DELEVEAUX, SR. - 8

An Ode to My Grandfather

An Ode to the man that held my hand

An ode to the guy who held his head high

An ode to the man who never sat on the sidelines but was in the headlines

An ode to you who loved the summer breeze and chill with ease

An ode to you who loved to feed so we can succeed

An ode to you who loved to read and then take the lead

This is our Ode to you

For all the late nights

Scraped knees and ugly cries

For all the people you watched walk out our lives as you stood by

For all the things you did that we didn’t even see

This is our ode to you

To our Crooked Island guy that never stopped thriving

Your Granddaughter CHRISTAL

To My Beloved Uncle

All my life I have known you. You were not only an uncle, but a father figure to me. You were always there to offer your love, support and advice and words of wisdom!

As a child growing up on the island, I can remember you always leaving me a part of your breakfast. On another occasion, before you left home to go back on the contract you left me 3 pounds and 10 shillings. I was pleasantly surprised, as this was a lot of money for a 10 year old child. I always enjoyed visiting or talking with you on the phone. You often reminisced about the early days of life.

Uncle you were an exceptional man of great vision. You always strived to be the best in whatever you did. When I visited, you clearly had an assurance that all was well with your soul and that you were ready to go home to your mansion not made by human hands. I thank God for your life and legacy and the time He allowed me to spend with you.

Your niece, AREMENTA

Remembering Our Dear Uncle Conville

As children, we feared you. To us, you were a giant whose voice would shake the house. You were a disciplinarian, a no-nonsense man.

You always made sure we ate...

Weekends were for the best potato bread and macaroni and cheese...yum! You were the best chef.

As adults, our view of you changed and you became a friendly giant.

Your greeting was always, “Bonjour. Comment allez-vous” followed by a warm, friendly smile.

Trying to sneak pass you to avoid a political conversation was futile. Once you walked through that door, you ambushed us into conversation. Whether it was PLP or FMN, Biden or Trump you would let your many views be heard. You were well read and we could count on ‘learning something new’ after being bamboozled into a conversation with you.