Kenneth “Kenny” Bernard
Kenny Bernard, 70, of Beaumont, Texas, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born January 24, 1953, Kenny was a native and lifelong resident of Beaumont. Kenny was a retired Captain with the Beaumont Fire Department where he worked for 31 years and a member of the Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local Union #399. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Kenny was a master storyteller and the king of jokes and pranks, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his favorite pastimes came later in life, spending time with his family at the beach and being “Pappy” to his grandchildren.
Kenny is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Kim Bernard of Beaumont; his sister, Frances Shelton and husband, E.B., of Lumberton; daughters, Chelsea Miller and husband, John, of Kingwood; Samantha Fletcher of Houston; and Shanna Warrington and husband Billy, of Lumberton; and 6 grandchildren, Nathan Mott, Noah Mott and Kase Warrington, all of Lumberton and Colby Bernard, Cambri Miller and Channing Miller, all of Kingwood.
A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.
At Kenny’s request, please come as you are, no need to dress to impress.
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Celebration of Life
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- December 22, 2023
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kim, David and I are very sorry for your loss. Kenny was a fun, loving guy. I remember all the good times we had. Always sweet and loving. He always teased me a lot. He loved all of you and the grandkids. I know he will be missed. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless! ❤
Frances, my condolences to you and your family. Praying you’ll have comfort and peace during thus time.
Kim, there are no words to describe how my heart hurts for you and your family. I am so sorry. Kenny was such a fun person to be around. My prayers are with you in the coming days and months.
Love always
Kim and family, so very sorry to hear this about Kenny.. My heart breaks for you, Kim ❤️
Prayers for all of you during this time.
Love you ❤️
Kim, so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. I know you will miss him. Hang on to the good memories, they will see you through the rough times.
Kenny was a great guy and a long time friend. He surely will be missed. RIP Kenny.
Lots of great memories of times at the Rice Farm as kids.
Pawpaw, Margie, Frances, Quennie, driving the dirt roads, hunting, and fishing.
We had some great times.
God bless you “Uncle Kenny” and your family.
So sorry to hear Kenny. Thoughts & prayers for family.
So Sorry to hear this. Kenny was such a joy to talk to and be around. God bless your family.
I’m so very sorry Kim and my heart hurts for you all. May God wrap his arms around you and carry you through the coming days. My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of this, y’all. RIP in peace Mister Kenny. Have a beer with my dad if you run into him.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.