With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Bernard Levern Pressley, 74, of Nesmith, SC, who passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Life Reflections

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, God whispered to Bernard, "Come to Me My Child."

Bernard Levern Pressley was born to the late Mary Lee Cunningham and the late Gilly Pressley on July 4, 1951 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

Bernard was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County and graduated from Chavis High School in 1969. He accepted Christ at an early age while attending Chavis A.M.E. Church in Hemingway, SC.

Bernard was affectionately known as Uncle "Punkin" to his nieces and nephews and "Pimpy" to his friends.

He was employed by AVX in Myrtle Beach, SC, House of Raeford in Nesmith, SC, Dawson Lumber in Georgetown, SC in various positions including a truck driver, but his passion was carpentry up until his health failed. He was still sought after to do painting, sheet rocking, roofing and flooring.

On Christmas Day 1996, Bernard married the love of his life, Linda "Gwen" M. Thomas, and their blended families of three children became one.

In addition to his biological parents, Bernard was preceded in death by: his stepfather, Edd Cunningham, Sr. and a brother, Edd Jerome Cunningham known as "Buster" or "Baby Dee".

Bernard leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Linda "Gwen" M. Pressley of the home; one daughter, Latasha Denise Blow of Georgetown, SC; two sons, Bernardre Levern (She'neka) Pressley and Leon Whitney Thomas, Jr. both of Columbia, SC; one sister, Audrey (Joseph) Miller of Hemingway, SC; one brother, Gerald Lee Cunningham of Johnsonville, SC; two brothers-in-law, Charles (Betty) Morris of Nesmith, SC and Wallace (Sandra) Morris of Alexandria, VA; four sisters-in-law, Mary Holland of Nesmith, SC, Doretha (George) Best and Laura Loretta Sass both of Columbia, SC and Andrewnetta "Ann" (Gregory) McGill of N. Charleston, SC; four aunts-in-law, Mary Cooper of Corteret, NJ, Christer Bell Murphy of Kingstree, SC, Lutie Floyd of Loris, SC and Deloris (James) McGill of Jersey City, NJ; two special nieces, Mary Serina Johnson of Hemingway, SC and Azoriah Cunningham of Johnsonville, SC; five grandchildren, Shiquita Nichelle Blow, Keshawn Jameria Cokely and Keona Lashay Cokely all of Georgetown, SC, Bernardre Duece Pressley and Brooklyn Ni'yori both of Columbia, SC; one great grandson, Jamario Vashon Williams of Johnsonville, SC; one bonus daughter-in-law, Princess Robbins; three bonus grandchildren, Esstavon Robbins, Nai'yonne Tyshelle Robbins and Zion Khristopher Robbins all of Columbia, SC; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special cousins and friends, George Pressley and Abraham Brown.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.