LeRoy Burnett "Bernie" Earhart, Jr., 75, husband of Mary Ellen (Hite) Earhart of 360 Mary Gray Lane in Staunton, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Earhart was born in Lexington, Virginia on November 22, 1947, a son of the late LeRoy Burnett Earhart, Sr. and Margaret (Rosen) Earhart.

Bernie was employed with the Staunton Police Department where he served in the reserve for twelve years, and retired as Corporal in 2007. He enjoyed bowling and loved playing golf. He was a member of the Saturday morning junior bowling league and the Monday morning senior league.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Earhart was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Scott "Hippie" Earhart.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of fifty-four years, are two sons, Tim B. Earhart of Staunton and Travis W. Shifflett and his wife, Amber of Grottoes; a brother, George "Ronnie" Earhart and his wife, Patti of Mint Spring; a grandson, Trayvin Scott Shifflett; and a number of nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at their residence.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Old Providence ARP Church Cemetery, 1005 Spottswood Road, Steeles Tavern, VA 24476 by Pastor Luke B. Smith.

It is suggested, that those desiring make memorial contributions to Susan G. Komen Foundation, Central and Eastern Virginia Affiliate, 611 North Court House Road, Suite 110, North Chesterfield, VA 23236 or the Augusta Health Foundation for Cancer and Blood Disorders, c/o Cancer Center Bridge Fund, PO Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.