Robert “Bernard” Mack, the son of the late Robert Otis Heath and the late Mamie Suggs Mack and Robert Louis Mack was born February 5, 1966 in Durham, NC. He transitioned from this life into eternity on October 24, 2019.
Bernard graduated from Durham High School in 1984. After high school he first worked as a cook at Darryl’s Steakhouse. Subsequently, he worked concurrently at UPS and Duke University for nine years before deciding to continue with Duke University alone for the next twenty-two years.
Bernard was baptized at Morehead Baptist Church at an early age and in 2001, he joined Union Baptist Church where he served as Assistant Scout Master of Troop 411 for 6 years and he served in the Usher Ministry for almost 6 years. Bernard also served as a board member on his neighborhood Homeowner Association for 10 years.
Bernard and Kennedine Bishop were united in holy matrimony on September 10, 2001. To this union was born one son, David Kennard.
Bernard was humble, kind, and compassionate. He was very attentive to his family. He was always present at celebrations for family members and he was always eager to bring the family together in fellowship by hosting special events. Bernard loved to travel, so much so that he, Kennedine, and David spent much of their leisure time traveling to visit family and friends. Bernard had a passion for service that was perhaps best evident in his leadership and work with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He especially enjoyed the camping adventures. Finally, Bernard had a grateful spirit. Even while hospitalized, there was always a smile, a thumbs up, a fist bump, or a hug for care-givers, family, and friends that offered assistance and support.
Bernard is survived by his wife, Kennedine; his son, David Kennard; his grandmother, Lorraine Mack; his father, Robert Louis Mack; three sisters, Rhonda Minnifield (late Charles), Monica Mack, Artris Arnette (Torrell); two brothers, John McNair (Karen) and Kevin Green; mother-in-law, Bessie Taylor (Willie); father-in-law, Andrew Bishop, Sr.; one sister-in-law, Demetris Bishop; four brothers-in-law, Tyrone Woodard, Andrew Bishop, Jr. (Melonie), Rudolph Bishop, Percell Bishop (ShaLonda); three special aunts, Wilma Ruffin, Carolyn Cooper, and Vernette Bailey; four special cousins, Debra Smith, Steve Smith, Rodney Smith and Darren Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.