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Bernard Pinckney Obituary
PINCKNEY, SR., Bernard The relatives and friends of Mr. Bernard "Polly" Pinckney, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 1 p.m., at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 2628 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC. Interment, Riverview Memorial Garden. Mr. Pinckney is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruthie Pinckney, his children, Mrs. Asperita Fields (James), Mr. Shawn Pinckney (Kendra), step-children, Mr. Kevin Ramsey, Ms. Shara Gilliard, Ms. Latoya Gilliard, and Mr. Karl Ramsey, brother and sister, Mrs. Vivian Barcliff (Sherman), and Mr. Albert Douglas Pinckney (Lisa), host of grandchildren and step-grandchildren, mother-in-law, Mrs. Freda Brown (Wesley) and Mrs. Florine Buncum, brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. Johnny Brown (Zee), Mr. Al Brown (Valarie), Ms. Laverne Brown and Ms. Linda Brown, devoted friend and cousin, Mr. Benjamin Gilliard (Nadine), nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Pinckney will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday, September 13, 2004, from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and at the church from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at [email protected]. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Pinckney
Jessy SIMMONS
September 23, 2005
You will be missed
Patricia Lewis
September 22, 2005
Ruthie, I am so sorry for you and your family lost. I know you will miss Bernard, But the Lord will give you the strenght to carry on for your family. Jack and I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Love and Prayers:
Rev. Jack and Pat Lewis Jr.
Lisa Brown Givens
September 18, 2005
To The Pinckney family sorry for your lost,I have known bernard for some years now. and he would always greet me with a smie, may you rest in peace. God knows best..
Tressa Washington-Adabo
September 17, 2005
Dear Shawn,
I don't know if you remember me, I used to live on Armstrong Ave. You and Bernard(Jr.) were my classmates at Albemarle.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had no idea Bernard(Jr.)had passed away as well.
I can't imagine what you and your family are going through right now but I do know whatever it is, God can heal it. I pray that your family will lean on God to help you all endure during this time of sorrow and may the peace that surpasses all understanding keep your hearts and minds through Christ.
Love,
Tressa
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HARRIETT GRADY-THOMAS
September 14, 2005
RUTHIE I AM SO SORRY I COULD NOT MAKE THE FUNERAL. I WAS DRESSED, GOT IN MY CAR,DROVE TO THE BRIDGE AND REALIZED I HAD A FLAT TIRE. CALLED MY MOM TO USE HER CAR BUT SHE WAS NOT HOME. I AM SO SAD I COULD NOT BE THERE. I WAS THERE IN SPIRIT. LOVE & GOD BLESS HARRIETT
Chinene Hamilton
September 14, 2005
To Asperita Fields, Shara Gilliard And Family:
My Prayers And Thoughts Are With You And Your Family, May God Bless You Always.
Lucinda Kinloch
September 14, 2005
Ruthie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you Doug, Vivian and the rest of your family in the loss of Bernard. I pray God's grace and peace be with all of you as you find strength to face each new tomorrow.
Lucinda (Cindy) Kinloch
Latasha Middleton
September 14, 2005
To the pinckney,may god be with you in your time of need.Sorry for your loss and may god bless you,
with much love.The Ladson family
HARRIETT GRADY-THOMAS
September 14, 2005
Ruthie I am so sorry for your loss. You did all he would let you do and more. He is resting in peace and with his moms and son and God will see us through!
I love you , please call if you ever need me for anything. My cell phone is 814-0577 . God Love and Bless you for you are a truly wonderful woman and wife.
Pamela Hawthorne
September 14, 2005
To: Shara & Family
May peace replace your heartaches and may time heal your sorrows. My deepest sympathy.
Clarissa Richardson
September 14, 2005
Ruthie i am so sorry to hear about
your loss. May God be with you and your family. I will keep you in my pray.
Love
Buddie
Thomas Manigault
September 13, 2005
Ruthie
My heart goes out to you and your family for the lost of you're Husband ( my friend) POLLY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Waites
September 13, 2005
To Mrs. Ruthie and the Pinckney family:
Our deepest sympathy. Carlton enjoyed Mr. Pinckney's company so much at the barber shop.
JAMES [CHICKEN ] GADSON
September 13, 2005
YOU HAVE OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHY: GOD LOVES US AND PROTECTS US. IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, HE COMFORTS US;IN TIME OF SORROWFUL, GOD IS AS OUR NEXT BREATH. LET US BUILD OUR LIVES ON THE ROCK THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN.. LET US TRUST IN GOD. MARIE AND JAMES GADSON,JR.
Joy Shannon Pryor
September 13, 2005
Asperita you and your family have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dearly departed love one.
Sylvia Commodore-Carson
September 13, 2005
Ruthie.....My sincere condolences. I am so sorry for you last.
Sylvia
Sylvia Commodore-Carson
September 13, 2005
To the Pinckney Family;
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
1965 Class of Burke & C A Brown High Schools
DENISE HORRY-ASBY
September 13, 2005
Mrs. Ruthie,
For the loss you had, Words do not heal. In this hard time, let us know what we can do, that soothes you, as our sympathy rests with you.
We love you.
Denise and Family
Darryl Gadsden
September 13, 2005
To a dear friend, rest in peace, Polly. Your family and friends love you, but God loves you best.
Darryl & Charles (Chuckie) and the entire Gadsden family.
douglas m. thomas
September 13, 2005
dear neighbor.my wife and I never formally met you or your husband but the friendly wave in which Bernard always rendered as he drove past our corner at 1400 W.Lenevar Dr.shall be sorely missed. However if there is any way that my wife and I may assist you or comfort you in your grief,please call. 571 3842.
Doug,and Lena Thomas
Arvernell Shivers
September 13, 2005
Ruthie, blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Know that God will take you, and your family through.
Emeshia Hayward
September 13, 2005
Ms. Ruthie
I am sorry for your loss. I will also miss Polly.
May God Bless you.
Benny & Nadine Gilliard
September 13, 2005
Ruthie,
What do we say? First may God keep you and see you through.
We LOVE you.
We have fond memories to cherish always.
Remember we are here for you at any hour.
May God give you the strength with each passing day.
Always & forever our deepest LOVE
Benny & Nadine
Nadine McCain
September 13, 2005
Polly,
Words can not say what you have mean't to me. I will miss you. But I know you have gone home to a better place. No more sickness or pain.
Ruthie may God continue to Bless you.
Please know that I am here for you ALWAYS.
Benny Gilliard
September 13, 2005
Dearest Cuz,
You of all know how much I love you and will truly miss you. We have shared so much together all the laughter and joy. Sleep on my cousin. For God called you home.So you my now rest in peace.
JACQUETTA MILLER WHALEY
September 12, 2005
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF BERNARD. GOD KNOWS BEST, NOW HIS SOUL IS AT REST. MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH HOPE.
SINCERELY,
JACQUETTA MILLER WHALEY
SABRINA AND CAROLYN WHALEY
Johnny & Ann Graham
September 12, 2005
Ruthie, You and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers. We have many fond memorys of Benard and you that we hold dear.
Peggy Glover
September 12, 2005
Dear Ruthie, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You and Bernard were such a pleasure to work with. I have so many wonderful, joyful memories of you both. The memories of us laughing together will be with me always. Sincerely, Peggy Glover
Gail Moultrie
September 12, 2005
Ruthie,
You have our deepest sympathy. I know the time seems rough right now but just ask the Lord to give you strength and he will. He did it for me and I know he'll do the same for you.
Sade / Montreal/Tramaine Pinckney
September 12, 2005
GRANDDADDY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND JUST REMEMBER YOU WILL BE CHERISHED AND LOVE BY ALL OF US.
LOVE,
SADE, TRAMAINE, AND TREAL
David Reynolds
September 12, 2005
Bernard, you rest easy old friend. You and your boy can share an eternity together now. God Bless You.
Clarissa Richardson
September 12, 2005
Ruthie my prays goes out to you and your family.I am so sorry. I will keep you in my pray.
Love
Buddie
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