He is preceded in death by his father Forrest Gayheart.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Ann Gayheart; his daughters, Heather and Nikki Gayheart; his sons, Michael Gayheart, John and Brandon Bowden; his sister, Gail Bowden; his brothers, Robert and Richard Gayheart; his grandchildren, Trent, Donovan and Maddie. Many extended family and friends.
Bernie, who will always be loved and never forgotten. He was an avid sports fisherman and was formerly involved in APLL baseball. He was also, a former member of the Longshoreman’s Local 970.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:00AM at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the Juvenile or Adult Diabetes Foundations. You may pay your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com