Benjamin Harrison Bernard, 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was born December 4, 1932 in Russell County, a son of the late Benjamin Jack and Angie Coffey Bernard. 
 

Benjamin was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and just being outdoors. Benjamin also liked raising a garden, cooking, and canning. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Benjamin attended the Bernard Ridge Church of God.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Crystal (Bennie) Chaney of Russell Springs and Sherry (Dan) Kappes of Frankfort

4 grandchildren: Roger Chaney of Russell Springs, Nicholas Kappes and Aaron Kappes of Frankfort, and Stephen (Christie) Kappes of Amelia, Ohio

1 great-granddaughter: Brooklyn Kappess

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Willis Bernard; a son, Barry Bernard; and by four brothers and three sisters.

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Caleb Shirley officiating

Burial: Lucinda Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.