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Obituary For Mr. Bernard Keitt, Sr.

Graveside services for Mr. Bernard Keitt, Sr., 63, of 190 Doberman Court, Cameron, SC, will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Andrew Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, 559 Big Buck Boulevard, Orangeburg, SC. Reverend Donald Greene is officiating.

Mr. Bernard Keitt, Sr., was born on November 30, 1956 in Bowman, South Carolina to the late William (Son) and Ruby Mae Houser Keitt. He departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence.

Bernard attended Bowman High School in Bowman, South Carolina. At an early age he joined Andrew Chapel Baptist Church. He was employed as a truck driver for over twenty years. Bernard was a jack of all trades, but his passion was fishing. He took pride in teaching his grandchildren about fishing and the value of hard work.

Bernard was preceded in death by his father, William (Son) Keitt and his grandson, Anthony (JuJu) Keitt.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Bertha Stroman Keitt of the home; his mother, Ruby Houser Keitt of Bowman, SC; two children, Deidre (Isaac) Stewart of Cameron, SC and Bernard (Sheera) Keitt, Jr. of Bowman, SC; four brothers, Willie (Rosa Lee) Keitt, Booker T. Keitt, Jerry (Cecil) Keitt, and Anthony (Shirley) Keitt all of Bowman, SC; five sisters, Susan (Willie) Guilyard, Shirley (Melvin) Simmons, Janet (Willie) Aiken, Sandra Thompson and Emma (Henry) Miller all of Bowman, SC; seven grandchildren, Isasia, Carlos, Keiasia, Rihine, Malaysia, Jeremiah, and Bernard, III; four sisters-in-law, Margaret (Robert) Smalls, Diane (Richard) Ellison, Debra (Howard) Thompson and Delphine Thompson; and a host of nieces; nephews; other living relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Family and friends may call at the residence of his wife, Mrs. Bertha Keitt, 190 Doberman Lane, Cameron, SC or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

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Video footage of the graveside service for Mr. Keitt can be viewed below:

Mr. Keitt's Celebration of Life Photo Montage can be viewed below:

Guest Book

Gonna miss him so much. Forever in our hearts. Peace and blessings. Uncle Bernard I love you so much - your niece Ashley

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I'm gonna miss my uncle Bernard. Memoires will forever live on with us. I'm gonna miss him calling me grandma and I use to call him grandpa. Love peace and blessings

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Our prayers are with you and your family. May your hearts rejoice in knowing our Father is growing his kingdom. - Idellia Judge & Family

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Ruth Burton JB &hester Keitt Daugther Bernard rest and peace you with god know and heaven you and a better place one day we will meet again at the heavenly gate rest my cousin no more pains

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Bernard was a man with a kind heart,a true friend,and will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family. Jerry Poor

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Bernard, you were truly a good neighbor. I thank you for all the times you assisted me with repairs etc. that I needed. May you RIP

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Jacobkeittjr baby son Neal Keitt Rest In Peace Cousin' Bernard Keitt You and a better place i

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This is Roger Keitt first cousin we had good time together I'm going to miss that and cous Rest In Peace now until we meet again. I love you cousin and o will see you soon roger keitt

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Bernard Rest In Peace this is from Your first cousin Lawrence llody Keitt you is in a better place no more pain no more suffering you is in a place that one day me and everybody hope to go Rest In Peace in heaven

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Bernard. Rest In Peace. You in god hand now no more pain and suffering you with god now

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I knew Bernard kiett for over 30 year's because, I was married to his baby sister. Even though, Our marriage ended in a divorce but, Mr. Keitt an I did remain friends. We did go fishing for many years together an, We hung out together when I was in the family. I'm deeply sadden at this moment and in tears I'm going to truly miss you Bernard. I just cannot you're gone brother B. From Rodney Lucas love you man

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