SFC (Ret.) Bernard Hunter
(19520516 - 20210514)
Viewing Location: LEEVY'S FUNERAL HOME, 1831 TAYLOR STREET, COLUMBIA, SC
Viewing Date & Time: FRIDAY, 05/21/2021, 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: LIVE STREAMED AT WWW.LEEVY.COM
Funeral Date & Time: SATURDAY, 05/22/2021, 3:00 P.M.
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Mr. Bernard Hunter was born May 16, 1952, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of Retired Sgt. Eugene Hunter and Mary Alice Reese Hunter. On Friday, May 14, 2021, Bernard passed from life to eternity to be with his beloved Stine.
Bernard graduated from W. J. Keenan High School, Class of 1972, where he excelled in football. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, and married his high school sweetheart, Earnestine Woodard, on May 24, 1975. Together, they cherished and raised two devoted children: a son, Jarvis, and a daughter, Alicia.
As an army drill sergeant, Bernard toured Germany and Saudia Arabia, until his retirement from the Army on November 1, 1993. He was a member of Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.
Bernard and Earnestine made a welcoming home in Columbia, South Carolina, for all family and friends. They never turned anyone away and would feed, entertain, and nurture every single soul who came to the door. While Stine cooked food for the soul, Bernie was the life of the party. His love, laughter, and boisterous voice made everyone feel loved and at home. One of his favorite ways to shower Stine with love was to pull her from the kitchen to dance.
Bernard made friends everywhere he went. He was the most generous person. Affectionally called Bernie or Uncle Bernie by many, his vivacious spirit and energy will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his devoted wife, Earnestine; a brother, Paulrick Hunter; stepmom, Pauline Hunter; and brothers-in-law, Robert Butch Jackson and Joseph Richardson.
Mr. Bernard Hunter leaves to cherish his loving and spirited memory: his son and daughter, Jarvis O. (Joquanna) Hunter and Alicia D. Hunter (Ramero) Evans, both of Columbia, SC; four grandsons, Chase Evans, Josiah Hunter, JaQuan Bullock, and Jamari Carmichael, all of Columbia, SC; four brothers, James, Larry (Crystal), Perry, and Alexander (Cheryl), all of Columbia, SC; his sister, Eugenia Daniels, of Columbia, SC; one granddaughter of the heart, Aminah Anderson, of Columbia, SC; his brother-in-law, James (Doretha) Woodard, of Jonesboro, GA, along with a host of other relatives and caring friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
Hadn’t seen Bernard since Fairwold Jr. High School but always had deep love and respect for him. He was a good friend to me when my self esteem was low. I regret not seeing him before he went home but I know I’ll see him again. I wish much love and comfort to the family. He was a great guy!@
So sorry for your loss
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers, but most of all, love to my Hunter Family. Unk will truly be missed. We shall always cherish precious memories of him.
Praying your strength in the Lord. May you find comfort in Psalm 121. Sadie E. Singleton, New Ebenezer Baptist Church
Jarvis and Alesha, Words cannot express the sorrow felt for you and the family. Uncle Bernie is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. I will always cherish the memories. I can see him and Aunt Stine stepping in the name of love! We can rest assured, that they are together again🥰❤
I never met your dad, but I can tell how wonderful he must have been just by knowing you. We reflect the best parts of our parents thanks to the loving way they raised us. Take comfort in your memories as you grieve. We love love all of you! Prayers and condolences. Curt and Nene
Continuous prayers for the Hunter family.
Sending prayers to you, Alesha, Jarvis and the family. Philippians 4:6,7 God says don’t be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus! God Is With You!!! Love you!🙏🏾❤️
TO THE HUNTER FAMILY MY GOD BRING COMFORT AND PEACE AND YOUR TIME OF SORROW… FROM THE MATTHEW AND RUBY MCCLAM
My condolences to the family of Bernard Hunter. I would like to let the family know in South Carolina and here in Detroit; Ardra, Louis and Brender hunter you and your family will be in my prayers as you grieve for your uncle and brother. May God continue to keep you lifted. So sorry for your loss.
Sending condolences to the Hunter family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
Mr. Bernard you are truly gonna be missed. Fly high love, and dance away with Mrs. Ernestine. We will always love you. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Condolences to the Hunter family. Jarvis sorry I am unable to be there with you God bless and keep the faith.
I will miss u Cuz
My sincere condolences to the family and may God’s strength carry you through
RIP Bernard. Happy to have known you. My condolences goes out to the family.
Time will heal all wounds & remember the good times. My condolences to all of you
My condolences to the family
Heartfelt condolences goes out to the family of Mr Bernard Hunter. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort at this unfavorable season.
You will be greatly missed. I’m happy you are in peace and not only received your wings, but you are with your love again.
Heartfelt prayers for your family. Bernard will certainly be missed.
Heartfelt condolences to the family, so sorry for the loss of Bernard. My God be with ya’ll
Unk. All I can say its get your rest. You deserve it. GOD has gained another Angel. Your my favorite always & forever it will never change. I know you Auntie & Mama, Aunt Liz celebrating with you. Also Granddaddy & Grandadma. I will always love you & never will you be forgotten