Paul Bernheim Obituary

Paul George (P.G.) Bernheim

Gulfport

Paul George (P.G.) Bernheim, lifetime resident of Gulfport, died January 1, 2013 at his home in Gulfport, MS. His life will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport, MS on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at EvergreenCeletery, Gulfport.

P.G. was born May 15, 1920, in Gulfport to the late Paul Bernheim and Georgia Mae Shirley Bernheim. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph B. "Dick" Bernheim of Gulfport, and his sister, Eleanor Bernheim Bass of Laurel, MS.

P.G. learned responsibility at an early age. At the age of 12 he learned to drive a car and daily drove his father to work at the family business (Bernheim Shirley Grocery).

P.G. was a graduate of Gulfport High School and attended Mississippi State University. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on Sept. 19, 1941 and served his country for 4 years. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where he served as a Flight Engineer on a B-29. Upon returning from service, P.G. worked as manager for the H&H hotel until its closing in 1954. He was then employed by Ollie Shirley Enterprises, and in addition, worked at Jones Brothers' Drug Store. In 1970, P.G.went to work for the City of Gulfport Housing Authority. He retired in 1984 as the Deputy Director of the Community Development Commision.

On March 7, 1943 he married the love of his life, Leonell Arceneaux, and together they raised nine children. He considered his family his life's greatest joy.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Leonell (Lyn) Arceneaux Bernheim; by nine children, Stephanie Hebert (Harry) of Lafayette, LA, Lynn Irving (Bud) of Magnolia, TX, Paulette Garton (Jimmy) of Columbus, MS, P.G. Bernheim, Jr. (Machelle) of Madison, MS, Marsha Brown (Mike) of Pass Christian, Michelle (Mimi) McMath (Ben) of Diamondhead, MS, Nancy Reeves (Mike) of Columbus, MS, Amanda Buckley (Kevin) of Richmond, VA, and Peter J. Bernheim (Kaye) of Gulfport, 30 grandchildren, and an ever increasing number of great grandchildren, as well as an extended family that includes four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

The Bernheim Family wishes to thank the Staff and employees of Odyssey Hospice especially Jamie and Shelanda and also the Staff and employees of Home Instead.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Saint Vincent De Paul Society, 366 Cowan Road, Gulfport, MS 39507.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Published by Clarion Ledger on Jan. 8, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patti White

January 9, 2013

God is near to those that are broken at heart and the ones crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustiain you and help you to endure.

January 8, 2013

May you find comfort from the God of Comfort.

January 8, 2013

Dear Mrs.Bernheim and family,
You have my sincere sympathy and prayers on the dearh of your loved one. Mr.Bernheim was such a fine man and a treasured member of St.James. I loved meeting him at daily Mass and on Monday after Mass we would discuss the Notre Dame wins and losses too. May his generous soul rest in peace and may his bright and enthusiastic spirit live in the lives of his great family.
May God bless you all.
Sr. Anna Quinlan
Nenagh Co.Tipperary
Ireland

anna quinlan

January 6, 2013

Dear Mrs. Bernheim - We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bernheim was such a wonderful man. Jack and I have always enjoyed visiting with the both of you at church. He will be very missed.

We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Love, Jackson & Kim Balch

Kim Balch

January 5, 2013

Dear Mrs. Bernheim,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers on the occasion of Mr. Bernheim's death. I have such a happy memory of seeing both of you at the 7:00 Mass each morning in St.James Church during my years in St.James. I was glad to meet you at Mass with Lynn and Edna on Christmas Eve. during my return visit to Mississippi.
Promising to remember you and your family in prayer.

With much love and sympathy,

Sister Rita Murray

January 4, 2013

Steve Gorenflo

January 4, 2013

Ken Combs, Jr.

January 4, 2013

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

January 4, 2013

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