of Mountain Home, AR
September 11, 1948 - March 9, 2018
Paul A. Bernard, Jr., age 69, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.
Mr. Bernard was born September 11, 1948, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, to Paul Allen Bernard, Sr. and Rita Seruntine Bernard. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, was an instructor and commercial pilot, and was an accountant in the oil and gas industry.
He moved to Mountain Home six years ago from Houston, Texas, and was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. He was a member of the Freedom Through Vigilance Association, the VFW, DAV, and AMVETS. He enjoyed Ham radio, fishing, shooting sports, cooking, reading and writing.
Paul is survived by his wife: Ellen Gassie Bernard: of the home; one sister: Julie (Joseph) Regard: New Iberia, Louisiana and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend Stan Swiderski as celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church or AMVETS.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome
My sweet aunt Ellen, I was so sad to read of the passing of Paul. I know it's been many years since we have spoken or seen each other, but I hope you know that I love you and Paul very much and miss you. Someday perhaps we can reconnect, until then you are in my thoughts often and always in my heart. My wish is that you have found peace and comfort since Paul's passing.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
“With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".
I have shared kittle snippets of conversation and smiles with Paul before Friday morning mass and have always felt increased by the experiences.
Paul shared with all, his gifts of love of God, joy in life and happiness. We were blessed to be among his friends. Our prayers are with you all, as we ask God to welcome him into His kingdom saying "Well done, good and faithful servant".
We are so sorry for Paul’s passing. We put him on our schedule today in ARU thinking he might come, but he was called by our Father to be home with Him and be comforted. Our thoughts and prayers for him and Ellen.
ARU Staff, Baxter Regional Medical Center