Mr. Bernard Haywood Smith

Bernard Haywood Smith departed this life on December 14, 2021 to his heavenly home.

Bernard was born on February 19, 1971 as the first child of the late Dianah Smith.

“Nard Ski” as he was called by those who loved him, was a caring and giving person. He was known for speaking knowledge whether you wanted to hear it or not!

Bernard was a member of the Nation of Islam.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Fitzgerald; maternal great grandmother, Emmie Childress, and a nephew, Terquise Smith.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving daughter, Rasheeda Jackson, loving grandmother, Sarah Hodnett, two brothers, Michael Smith (Tiffany) and Timothy Craft; devoted sisters, Monica Smith and Latarsha Smith; and host of nieces, nephews, a best friend – ‘School Boy”, and other close relatives and friends.

Celebration of life service for Mr. Bernard Haywood Smith will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment- Danville Va. Elder Ella J. Pass, Officiating, Eulogist, Associate Minister of Bibleway, Danville Virginia. Interment to follow in the Highland Memorial Park 3049 North Main St. Danville Virginia

A public Viewing for Mr. Bernard Haywood Smith will be  on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the J.L Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment-Danville.

The family is asking that relatives assemble at the residence of his brother and sister-in-law, Michael Smith (Tiffany)160 Martindale Dr., Danville, Virginia at 12:00 P.M. on the  day of service.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”.

Masks are required at all services and visitations. All attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.