Bernard Lewis "Ben" Pinder

On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Mr. Bernard Lewis Pinder “Ben”, departed from this life peacefully, at home with his wife by his side, at the age of 82. Bernard was born on May 1, 1935 in Bucktown, Maryland to the late Monroe William Pinder and Louise Thompson Pinder, the third of 12 children. Bernard married Barbara Cephas-Adams on October 23, 1965 in Cambridge, Maryland, who was and remains the love of his life. Bernard graduated from Mace’s Lane High School in 1953, and was among the first class to graduate from the school. He studied agriculture under his teacher, Mr. Arthur Wise. In addition, he worked with Mr. Wise in the Boy Scouts of America at Waugh United Methodist Church. Upon graduating high school, Ben was offered a scholarship to Maryland State, but was not able to attend due to family obligations. Bernard worked for Western Publishing before being employed by DuPont, from where he retired, after 30 years of service as a mechanical engineer. Bernard joined the U.S. Army in 1958 and served as a Marksmen (rifle). He was also in the color guard, until he was discharged. Bernard loved hunting and farming and loved working with the dirt and soil. He had a green thumb when it came to anything he grew. Bernard would buy his wife flowers until his wife told him she would rather he buy something that would last longer. Then whenever he saw the roses bloom or any flower in his yard he would give them to his wife saying, “because I love you.” Bernard also loved traveling, cruising, meeting new people, and making new friends. He was a kind-hearted person who would always give you his last. In the days preceding his death, he let his wife know that God told him “not to worry that he would have the most beautiful and biggest garden he has ever seen this spring, and that everything was going to be alright.” Bernard is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, DeRue Duke and Doris Sampson; and brother, Donald Pinder. Bernard is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Bhronda Pinder; son, Brandon (Allyson) Pinder; and granddaughter, Rachel Barnes, also known as Raqi. Bernard is also survived by his siblings, Marvin Pinder (Helen), Louise Brummell, Edith Pinder, Dorine Pinder, Alfreda Major, Selestine Pinder, Tyrone Pinder (Venetta), and Victoria Henry (Fleetwood); a step-sister, Barbara Jordan (William). He also leaves to mourn close family members Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Pinder, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Franklin, and Kieford Jackson, who has been his best friend since their school days; and a host of nieces and nephews. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bernard Lewis "Ben" Pinder, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Bernard Lewis "Ben" Pinder

May 1, 1935 - March 22, 2018