Obituaries

Cousin, Bernard Sr and Family, my condolences to you are your family, sorry for your loss. Love Karen Hardaway and family.

Cousin I love you and I can't believe that you gone you literally help your mom raise me I live with y'all up until I was 16 years old he was my brother brother's you and your brothers I love you and going to miss you like truly miss you

Bernard,or shall I say Boobie.... My brother from another mother. I'm at a loss for words, but pain is no more for you. I have so many memories of us and our parents as children. First our fathers were friends and then our mothers met and instantly became sisters until this day. You were part of my family's daily routine for a long time, so we became family. Even after we were adults and families moved apart, our bond didn't. My heart aches when I think of the loss of you and the comfort we will continue to give your mom. You even took and cared for my dog when I could not longer keep him. You are my brother's God brother and part of our family forever. You made a trip to see my dad not too long ago not knowing you would be taking the same journey soon. Rest Easy in Heaven Boobie

Rest In Peace Bernard

To Juanita McCann Your son Bernard was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. I pray that God will continue to comfort you and I am here for you during this time to express my deepest condolences for loss. Ms. Ann Spann

Rest peacefully young God

To the entire McCann family, Darryl and Lorrie Mason sends our deepest and sincerest condolences. Losing a love one is never easy, although I can't say I know what it feels like to lose a child I certainly know what it feels to lose someone you love deeply. I pray God provide you all with strength necessary to go through this extremely difficult time. Bernard & Cynthia we love you guys tremendously

I think about you all day everyday. I miss you so much Dad, not being able to talk to you is heartbreaking. I wish it didn't have to end this way, a golden heart stop beating. I still haven't and can't face the fact that you are no longer here. I know in time that I will have to accept that you are in Gods hands now. I trust in the lord and the decisions that he have made. I know that you are at peace now and resting. You are my light and shining star Daddy......Rest Well Daddy Love You Forever & Always Until We Meet Again My Guy. -Marcus McCann

Mr. McCann, I have heard so many stories about you. It feels like I have known you for many years. My heart goes out to Marcus, Brandon and the entire McCann family. May you all find comfort in GOD and each other. Rest easy Mr. McCann -Kimberly Ramey

Tribute To My Nephew Bernard You were born 4 months before your cousin, Michael Jr. You all were like brothers. I am thankful God allowed me to lead you into recommitting your life to him in October. Who knew 3 months later you would leave us. God gave me the privilege of talking to you 1-10th at 1:30 to pray with you. Two hours later you were gone. My last words to you "talk to your heavenly Father, pour out your heart to him". I guess you told him you were ready to come home. RIP. Aunt Yvonne

Dear Bernard Jr. May you rest In peace you fought long and hard you deserve your rest. Leave everything else in gods hand. Blessings to all your family. Love you, Auntie T.

Man, this is hard writing about you in this manner my feeling towards you. I just don't want to think about your transition, remembering all the time of you being a child running around my parents home at top speed with me chasing you you were happy or hanging out with me when it was allowed going visiting my friends and being spoil as if you were my son( that you were)my friends became yours. Remembering the joy you brought not only to mine but yours also. Your inner man knew how long you were going to be with us that why you spread your Love to many with this I shed tears Rest Well Your friend and Uncle Will

Mama ❤❤❤❤love you so much! Bernard, Before you left me you expressed how you were in so much pain.i told you to just hold on because we were schedule to drive back to Chicago that Friday. You ask me To rub your neck You laid your head on my chest In a tear drop from your face you told me you love me and I told you love you too.but I had no clue you were taking your own personal flight back to Chicago, Bernard you suppose to be here to finalize me when the time come....not the other way around..Bernard, I miss you so so much and I just can't stop the tears. If I had one wish it would be for you to be right here sitting next to me laughing and talking like we do.I AM SO GLAD I WAS WITH YOU FROM THE START TO THE END. 😥😥😥😥😥😥💔💔💔💔💔 Love you always my perfect Son Bernard. Until we are United again LOVE YOU MAMA JUANITA

We're all given an appointed time to live, to make a positive impact on others, to love and to enjoy the life God has given us. Bernard you shared your kindness, bright smile and friendship to many. Rest well in the arms of Jesus. Juanita I'm lifting you up in prayer daily. May God' comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. Pam

To my daddy I will miss you so much! Words can't explain how much you meant to me and being the baby of the family. I will miss hearing that machine every night "Dri can you turn it down to 6 please" I will miss you asking me to get your pin out the refrigerator, I will miss helping you pack your bag when we going on vacation. I will miss you getting me from school and taking me back and etc...I already miss being able to call you everyday after class just to tell you how my day went. I will make you proud dad! Daddy just know us 4 will make sure everything is good and make sure my momma is straight. We love you and will miss you a lot.😭 the last text message I'll always remember is "To my baby girl I love you with all my heart"!❤️ -Your baby girl(youngest daughter)

I'm at a lost for words I've known you both for years and I looked at you both like my older siblings I am so grateful to have met you but I have to say thank u to Bernard and Mona Bernard always called and check on me and the kids after bou passed away and I would hear Mona in the background they made sure that my daughter was ok at college because I was so far away. Rest well Bernard. Sincerely Channell Shaun and Dj

Bernard Patrick McCann was called Boo-be by his grandparents, the Marshalls and others . I remember the Marshalls were always glad to see Boo-be come to visit. Mrs. Marshall would sometimes have food waiting or would take the time to cook something for him.. Boo-be could lite the Stars in Mr. Marshall eyes. Boo-be could get ANYTHING he wanted from his grandfather who he called "POPS". Boo-be would spend time with his grandparents sometimes together or separately depending upon where they were in the house. I could tell Boo-be had a special bond with the Marshalls'. We the extended family next door Love you and wishing you peace at this time of sorrow...(Stewart & Sutton family)

Rest In Peace cuz!!! We love you!!!

Sorry to hear of your passing. I heard you were sick for a while. No more pain or suffering. God needed you. God bless you. RIP 🌹🙏🏼 Allison

Yo dad! It's been the hardest 15 days I've ever faced. We had our ups and downs but at the end of it we knew the love for each other was always there. Everything you've done for me Thank you. Battling your sickness, you still made sure to be there at every event wheelchair or oxygen tank it didn't matter! It's gone be tough to keep on going and not hearing those encouragements and how proud you are to anything I do. So much has changed and so much will change.. and it sucks. Walk with me in this "life" that's changing and keep my head on straight. I wanna do nothing but make you proud up there. I love you long time dad 🖤🕊

My young cousin Bernard Jr. I have been in disbelif that you are no longer with us as my heart feels pain. After reflecting I later felt joy knowing that you will no longer be in pain while be with our Lord savior Jesus along with being well taken care of by Grandma, Pops, Ed and Jarvis. -Adam Neely

Juanita my ❤goes out to u and the family Bernard we love u and will miss u rest in peace❤

Praying for my sis, Ramona McCann and the entire McCann family. Im praying for strength and peace as you go through this time. I love you all❤

When those moments bring you close throughout the years, from family gatherings, random phone calls, traveling and meeting each other on High 44 just passing through town, spontaneously sharing a meal with family and friends at the spur of the moment. Those are the times which we would cherish🥰 Celebration of life. To laugh together was easy. Now, you leave us no choice but to go find our own "People". If we needed to know somebody for anything, you always knew "Somebody" that could get what we needed done!" 😂😂😂. We will definitely miss you on earth Bernard, your cousins TeamBrown 💙💙

We've had our tough roads down the line, but during the impact of those bumpy roads, you've always made sure you stuck an arm out to brace me for impact. You've played the "uncle roll" to the max, sometimes a bit to much.😂 Phone calls with my parents, I'd be the first you ask about. It was your consistency which made me strive for a better me. Your pep talks that motivate me. And your love and care for your brother Cliftin Branch Sr. that allowed me the opportunity to have a relationship with an amazing uncle. P.S. I met another goal I had planned. Wishing you were here to celebrate.

Boss dad(Bernard) always checked on me being a friend of Marcus he made sure I was straight. He always made sure his family and friends was good. He was special and he will never be forgotten🙏🏽

I will miss you Cuddy you always called and checked on Lil ole me and always told me you love me and was proud of me and my kids my heart is so heavy 😭😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙

Rest in Power & Peace Cuz...you are Missed & loved by us, we know god got you!-Davis Family

Hard to believe, not going to get those calls from you. My brother, people say you in a better place. But I'm selfish, and still want you here . Forever your brother! I love you bernard!

Daddy, I can't believe you left us like that! It still feels like a dream and I'm ready to wake up from it NOW!! I can't even describe the pain I feel. I'm really hurting down here 🥺 I'm going to miss your random calls and texts, us talking about any and everything. I just need one more. Just know you will always be with me & I love you always and FOREVER ❤️😔

Bernard, it saddens me to know you are no longer with us but I 'm overjoyed to know that you're no longer suffering, you fought to the end and your job here is done. You are now with our God free from illnesses and pain. I love you and will miss you my little big cousin 💕😘🤗 Crystal Neely-Mosley

Going to miss your random text saying "where are you now sis and be safe." I am blessed to have met you and the family. Our kids have became good friends because of it. Get your rest my brother. Angela and family.

My prayers and condolences are with the entire family of Bernard McCann II. May God strengthen and grant peace. My memories of Lil B will always be those of laughter and love. Rest in God. ~ Rená

Juanita, God is always near to those whose heart is broken. It's really hard to bear the loss of your only son, only child, but know that God is with you he loves and cares for you, may you be comforted by the outpouring of love that surrounding you. Linda

Juanita God has your son. He is in good Hands. God knows what is best for us. The Holy Spirit is here for such a time like this, when we need a comforter. Only God in the form of the Holy Spirit can ease your grief that you have for your only son. May He rest in God's Heavenly Peace.

Bernard, I met you at the hospital visiting your grandma. When I first seen you my thoughts were 'he is a big ole teddy bear' I was correct..you were a gentle giant. You shortly started calling me auntie when you find out I'm in the car with your mom, then you started calling me to talk about issues that bothered you..I would listen and offer my advice as best I could. Bernard, you are loved greatly and definitely will be missed. I loved how in spite of it all you NEVER stopped living!!! Rest now nephew in the arms of our father Jesus. Love you much

Been knowing Bernard since he was a child. Praying for the family and especially my friend Juanita. May God. comforted you every time you need Him. Love you.

Cuz it's unreal to me that you are gone and that we will never be able to talk and laugh again. But I am thankful for all the time we had growing up together from riding bikes together over our grandparents house to riding motorcycles together as grown men we shared a lot of good times and great memories and that's what I'll choose to remember. You are gone too soon for me but I pray that you are happy now and surrounded by our grandparents so I know that you are feeling loved & cared for. Until we meet again your cousin Michael Perkins Jr.

Bernard you are so deeply loved. Your mama introduced me to you through stories and photos that endeared you to my heart, because you were strong and tough, kind and loving just like her. To my dearest friend Juanita. Grief is not kind; it shatters your heart. Remember to be and be better, for he existed. Bernard existed in your life, albeit too briefly, and gave your life the deepest beauty of a son's love. When you are shattered take comfort in that love, that love is always with you. Continue to make the world know and love him.

I was sorry to hear that you were battling demons a lot of us never knew existed. I'm glad you are no longer suffering & I know God is with you now. May your soul rest in peace 👼🏽🕊❣️

To my dad who I loved so dearly , everything still seems unreal. Can't believe you're gone. You fought this battle for so long & showed how strong you really was. The pain and suffering is now over. I'll cherish every conversation we ever had. I knew I could bring anything to you & we'd talk about it. I'll love you forever & ever. Rest Peacefully

Bernard, you were one of a kind and will be truly missed.

The day we met( at IHOP)You 17 me 19, and I was your waitress. Who would have known that God had a purpose for us, and that was for me to become your wife❤️.Sharing 23 years of Marriage was a blessing. I keep asking myself Why?, but then I have to remember to stop questioning God, and Trust Him. You were a strong man, who didn't let your health condition stop you from enjoying life. Raising our kids, attending every sporting event, and traveling. We had good times Bernard, and I thank God for the memories we shared and created. I promise that papa little man and little girl, will definitely know who you are. Love you Big Guy Your wife Lynn💙

Rest peacefully 🙏🏾

You will be missed Bernard! Rest easy !

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔I miss the phone call.i prayer to God to here your voice again. 😥😥😥😥😥😥 Love you Mama

Daddy, I love you, and papa baby love you too. It still don't seem real that you had to leave us so soon. But I promise to continue to make you proud. I promise to keep taking good care of your " papa baby" we might've butted heads but at the end of the night I always got that " you know I love you" We all miss you so much❤️ - Lexi & Papa baby 😘😘😘

Daddy My love will always be with you. I hate to see you leave, your pain is gone. I still haven't been able to adjust to you not being here. Our talks and laughs I will miss forever. You fought so long and you did all you could, your work here is now done your work was much appreciated and I know that you are in gods hands. Rest Peacefully Love you Forever & always. My Dad My Heart🥺💔😪

I appreciate the time I had with you in joining the family. It still so seems unreal. I appreciate our relationship as brother and sister in love. I will miss our random check in calls. I will never forget your heart and your kindness. When you think of Bernard you think of a kind big Teddy bear.I appreciate your courage and the will to keep on in spite of your illness. I will try to imitate those great attributes you have shared with all of us. You courage was Moses- The courage to face the past David- The courage to face the impossible situations Esther- The courage to take a big risk Daniel- The courage to not give in Love you Nard Sis in Love Lanera McCann

My brother my friend oh how I miss you..35 years of pure friendship & you continually kept me laughing through joy & pain & I'll miss seeing ur smile & hearing ur laughter you will forever hold a special place in my heart always & forever biggggggg dawg!!!!!!

Some things in life seem unfortunate but god makes certain decisions for reasons I have to trust and accept although my heart hasn't accepted it my mind has to I'm going to miss you daddy I'm just gone continuing making you proud I'm glad I got 21 years and you were able to see some of my accomplishments I promise to keep going I appreciate we never let the bad times come between us I'll continue keeping my promises we talked about I got them!!! I love you my guy get your rest ❤️❤️❤️😰

Missing you daddy. My love will always be with you. I hate to see you leave, your pain is gone Rest Peacefully. Love you Forever & always.

My heart is so heavy , I had the privilege to have had you in my life since you were 4 years old. Your spirit will always be with me remembering your laughter, sharing your giant heart; accepting me as your Mom, unselfishly supporting and encouraging others. I watched you be determined to live your best LIFE in spite of your illness limitations. Thanks for sharing your Love Bernard!!!! Cynthia M. McCann

Mama is really gonna miss you my baby forever.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌 in God arms now👏👏👏👏

WOW, Mama is still in disbelief I look at my phone and say to myself let me call and check on Bernard. We talked throughout the day and everyday. Son your job was to check up on me. There's no one that will replace my SON (Bernard.) He was my perfect son he loved me(HIS MOM)JUANITA