Mr. Bernard Anfield Obituary in Augusta at W.H. Mays Mortuary

Obituary For Mr. Bernard Anfield

Minnesota-Mr. Bernard Anfield entered into rest Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Bernard Anfield was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia on July 12,1950, to John Willie Anfield and Irene Latimer. He graduated from Lucy C. Laney in 1969. Shortly after, he began working for Babcock-Wilcox (Thermal Ceramics).

He later moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in the late 80’s, where he passed away on April 3, 2021.

Bernard was always full of life and energy. He was a generous man. He enjoyed family, sports, cooking, baking, old school music, automobile mechanics and was a “jack of all trades”. There seemed to be nothing he couldn’t fix! He was outgoing and had an unbelievable work ethic. He was a current employee at Alpine Diversified where he enjoyed his job and his team. He touched so many lives and helped so many people throughout his journey. His smile, infectious laugh, and hilarious stories will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by: his brothers, Frank Anfield, John Willie Anfield, Jr., and Greg Anfield; and sister, Doris Gray. Bernard is survived by: daughter, Bernadette Bean (Anfield); two sons, Anwar Anfield and Brandon Freeman; two granddaughters, Arden Faith Bean and Harlowe Nicole Anfield; bonus children, Casselle Thomas, Theresa Thomas, Kella Moore-Phillips and Nicole Moore; step mother, Sallie Anfield; two brothers, Wilfred Anfield and Isaiah Anfield; three sisters, Richardean Wilson-Wright, Cecelia Anfield, and Diane Wilson; close friend, Holly Hampton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Second Antioch Baptist Church, 5468 Story Mills Road, Keysville, Georgia.

Public viewing will be held Friday, April 16, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Social distancing will be observed and masks are required.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.

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I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Bernard. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for twenty plus years. He was a good guy who would lend a helping hand with no charge. He will be truly missed. Rest on Brother until we meet again. You're together with your loved ones. Chuck

Bernard was a kind and generous man, who will be truly missed. I thank him for the love, life lessons and wisdom that he has shown throughout the forty plus years that I've known him. Most of all,I'd like to thank him for the legacy, (our son).My bonus daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We all loved him but God loved him best. Never will I say goodbye, but see later Bernard. Until we meet again. Jewel

Bernard was a kind and generous man, who will be truly missed. I thank him for the love, life lessons and wisdom that he has shown throughout the forty plus years that I've known him. Most of all,I'd like to thank him for the legacy, (our son).My bonus daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We all loved him but God loved him best. Never will I say goodbye, but see later Bernard. Until we meet again.

May you rest in the arms of our lord and savior juese christ.my heart is broken cause i known you all my life love you from bottom if my heart. Waltena ROBINSON