BERNARD, James Lee Sr., age 65 of Dayton passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Huston and Myrtle Hornsby Bernard; sister, Regina Kenney; brother, Terry Bernard; and grandson, Micah Lee Bernard. James is survived by his spouse of sixteen years Linda Boyce; sons, James Lee Jr. (Sharlyn), Christopher (Deanna); daughter, Cherish (Randy) Medlock; grandchildren, McKaylee, Rejeana, Megan, Christopher, Nathaniel, and James; as well as sister, Tracy (Michael) Roberts. James was a U.S. Army Airborne Specialist 4 and received a Purple Heart for his time in Vietnam in 1964-67. A memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, February 17, 2013 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME- BELMONT CHAPEL. The family will receive friends from 2pm until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.com. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.