Steve Butler Bernard Obituary
The memory of Steve Butler Bernard (West Memphis, Arkansas), born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on May 13, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Carter Bernard and Lawrence Vernon Bernard; and his grandparents, Rosa, A. B. Carter, Eliza and Jim Bernard.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ellen Lunsford of Hughes; his children, Steve Butler Bernard, Jr. (Carroll) of Memphis, TN, William Vernon Bernard (Bill) of Horseshoe Lake, AR and Elizabeth Ellen Bernard (Beth); his grandchildren, Steve Butler Bernard III, Hampton Morgan Bernard, Caroline Elizabeth Bernard, William Vernon Bernard, Jr. (Will), Henry Landon Mills and Ellen Carter Mills; his siblings-in-law, Albert Dixon Lunsford (Dickie) of Little Rock and Jean Lunsford of Memphis; his friend Ginger Coats; and his caregiver Latosha Gudino.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home West Memphis (201 Pine St, West Memphis, AR 72301). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be sent to the Hughes United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 326, Hughes, AR, 72348, or to the charity of your choice.
