Brian Conrad Bernard

Funeral service for Brian Bernard will be at 10 am Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro Todd Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Brian Conrad Bernard, 71, of Natchitoches entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1946, to Hugh, Sr. and Veronica Bernard. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Byles Bernard of Natchitoches; daughter, Danielle Bernard of Natchitoches; son Clayton Bernard and wife Courtney of Haughton; one granddaughter, Teagan Bernard; four brothers, Hugh Bernard Jr. and wife Joy of Ruston; Barry Bernard and wife Fran, Joe Bernard and wife Susan, and John Bernard, all of Natchitoches; Five sisters; Betty Williams and husband Tom of Norcross, Georgia; Ann McAfee and husband Joe of Wilson, Arkansas; Helen Thomas and husband Mack of Austin,Texas; Meta Tyler and husband John of Houston, Texas; Rita Elkins and husband Don of Natchitoches; his sister-in-law Joanna Bernard of Natchez, Mississippi; and a host of nieces and nephews. Brian's earlier years were spent helping with the family owned business, Bernard's Dairy. He enjoyed running the milk route, telling tales and letting people believe anything because everyone knew that's what "them Bernard's" did. Throughout his life, Brian was an extremely hard worker. Growing up he always worked hard helping his dad build fences and tend to livestock. He and his brother Barry later co-owned Natchitoches Wood Preserving for 15 years. The later years of his life he enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friends, the late Randy Weaver, Gerald Cobb, and Don Mitchell. Brian also enjoyed spending time with his family. He was definitely one-of-a-kind and will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh, Sr. and Veronica Bernard, his aunt, Louise Jarbo; sister Mary Lou Bernard, and brother, Ben Bernard, Sr. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Hugh Bernard Jr., Barry Bernard, Joe Bernard, John Bernard, Ben Bernard Jr. and Kristopher Bernard. Honorary pallbearers will be Dewayne Horn, Arden Settle, Gerald Cobb and Don Mitchell.