Deacon Bernard

Gilbert Eason

Deacon Bernard G. Eason "Buddy" was born on November 12, 1963, Griffin, Georgia to Willie Mae Eason and adopted by Bobby Lee Davis and Roberta Davis. He was educated in the Spalding County School System.

He received the gift of Salvation at an early age and served faithfully at Macedonia Baptist Church in these capacities until his untimely death. He was Assistant Chairman of the Deacon Board, President of the Male Choir, Head of Finance Committee, Secretary of the Deacon Board, Church News Announcer and many other duties at Macedonia Baptist Church.

Buddy was employed by AT&T where he worked until he retired. He enjoyed helping others, sports, spending time with family and his community family. His civic duties were Griffin Spalding City Improvement League, Member of NAACP, Volunteer for the Salvation Army, just to name a few. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Lord summoned His angels to usher His faithful warrior home for eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Bobby Lee Davis, Sr., and Roberta Gardner Davis; his biological mother, Willie Mae Eason Weems; three brothers, and one sister.

Deacon Bernard Gilbert Eason leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories a devoted niece, Brenda Booker (Xavier) Smith; great nieces, and nephews, Tony Booker, Dorinda Booker, Joshua Booker, and Helen Booker; sister, Deborah Eason (Robert) Williams; brother, David (Beatrice) Eason, and his godmother, Geneva Head. He also leaves a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 4144 Hwy 3 (Old Atlanta Road). The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Gregory Tyler is the Eulogist.