West Columbia- Bernard B. Shealy, Jr. 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Born in August 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Bernard Belton Shealy and Emily Abbott Shealy.
Surviving include his beloved wife of 39 years, Cheryl Howard Shealy; sister, Sandra Shealy Roberson (Richie); and a niece and four nephews.
Bernie, as he liked to be called, attended St. David Lutheran Church where he was a member of the Lutheran Men, played hand bells, and sang in the choir for four years. He was a graduate of Airport High School. After graduation he served four years in the U. S. Navy. Bernie graduated from Midlands Technical College and worked as a civil engineering technician for consulting firms and the S. C. Department of Transportation, where he retired. He played golf with friends on a regular basis and enjoyed traveling to the mountains and the beach.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. David Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at the church in the Commons Area. Memorials may be made to St. David Lutheran Church 132 St. David’s Church Road West Columbia, SC 29170. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family.
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