Joel Demetrius "Dee" Bernard

An obituary is not yet available. We welcome you to still provide your name, caring thoughts and/or memories on our Memory Wall for the family to see & as a lasting memory of him to live on.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Visitation & Memorial Service will be held on Sat. June 1st, 2024 about 12:30PM at Bethel Baptist Church, with limited capacity. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Joel D. Bernard entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Bernard Family during their time of bereavement.

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A public Memorial Service is being planned for Sat. June 1st, 2024 - friends to gather & visit & Memorial Service starting about 12:30PM. Please still leave condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor.

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As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor. If sending flowers, since this is a Memorial Service only, sending small plants or vases is preferable & may be delivered on Saturday June 1st by/before 12:15PM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!