Bernard Berger, Sr.

On April 7, 1935, BERNARD HAMPTON BERGER, SR., was born

to Sarah and Russell Berger. Bernard was one of six siblings (Russell,

Erma, Ruth, Hilda and William).



Bernard was educated in the Baltimore City public schools. His

childhood was spent in the well known community of "South Baltimore",

where everyone was family and everyone knew everyone.



Bernard joined the United States Army in 1957 and after his tour

of duty Bernard and Annie B. were married. Bernard was an excellent

provider for his family, always making sure that they had all the comforts

to make a home a home. After serving in the Army, Bernard returned

home and began working for Maryland Fiber Company until he retired.

Bernard was a well respected employee and many of his co-workers looked

up to him. If ever there was anything that he could do to help a fellow

co-worker he was always willing to help. After retiring from Maryland

Fiber, Bernard grew tired of sitting home and took on a part-time job

at Food King super market. Again, Bernard was a star employee. He

worked at Food King until his health started to decline.



Bernard was an avid reader of books, newspapers, and magazines. If

he was not reading, he was watching television which he enjoyed doing

in the evening. Bernard's later years were spent close to home, the days

of hanging out with his buddies on the weekend and standing around on

the corners was over, he became a home body and we believe he enjoyed

every minute of it. He never complained.



Today, we are saying farewell to Bernard, but it will not be the last

hurrah, you see on Sunday, August 30,2015, there was a great celebration

going on in heaven. You see on this day he surrendered his life to the Lord

Jesus Christ at Harbor Hospital in the presence of his granddaughter,

Monica and great-grandson, Zion.



Bernard's memory will forever be alive in the hearts of his wife,

Annie Bertina; his children, Bernard, Debra, Denise (Peaches) and Leon

Rodney (who preceded him in death); grandchildren, Blake, Brian, Brandi,

Brittani, Debra, Jarvis, Mikaele, Monica, Rodney, Jr., Tia, Yvonne, Zion

and Zuri; great-grandchildren, Andre, Bryere, Brayon, Bryce, Debra,

Monica, Noah, Parker and Yvonne; God-daughter, Redese; siblings, Hilda

Alsup (Sister) and William Berger (brother). In addition to his parents, he

was preceded in death by his sisters, Irma and Ruth Berger and brother

Russell Berger. Bernard shared a special relationship with his nephews,

Bernie, Ronnie and Reggie. He is further survived by a loving host of

nieces and nephews.