Gene Bernard, of Dunnville, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his home. He was 80.

Born on October 23, 1941, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Stanley and Cordie Holt Bernard. Gene worked for the county and state highway departments for over twenty years. He attended Thomas Ridge Church. He loved farming, gardening, and especially loved his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Naomi Luttrell Bernard, who he wed on July 28, 1962; a son, Greg (Tammie) Bernard of Dunnville; a daughter, Kristie (Rob) Wesley of Science Hill; four grandchildren, Rachel Bernard, Sidney (Beau) Coffman, Brandon Wesley (Maya Sylvia), and Beth (E.B.) Tyra; and one great-grandchild, John Daniel Tyra.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Avery Bernard, Addis Bernard, and Arvis Bernard.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Thomas Ridge Church with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Ridge Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Thomas Ridge Church.

Arrangements for Mr. Gene Bernard are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.