Leonard Berner Obituary (1939 - 2022)

Leonard Edward Verner affectionately known as "Lenny" was born June 8, 1939, in Georgetown County in Hemingway, South Carolina to the late Jeff Edward and Seef Walker Verner and transitioned on Friday July 13, 2022, at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut. Leonard was reared in Georgetown County, South Carolina, where he matriculated the public school system. Earlier in his life, Leonard relocated to Norwalk, Connecticut and met Barbara Goss-Verner and two children were born to this union; the late Loretta Verner and Clementine Verner. Leonard began worked for Lockwood Fur, after his career with them, he went to join the Westport Public Schools where he would later retire after 25 years of his service and dedication to the City of Westport Public Schools and Kings Highway Elementary School. In his spare time, Leonard enjoyed gardening and riding his boat to go fishing with his buddies. Later, during his retirement years he enjoyed grabbing his coffee and hanging out at his favorite corner stores to chat with friends. Leonard leaves to cherish fond memories; a daughter, Ms. Clementine Verner of Cypress, Texas; four grandchildren; Jaramial Lee-Floyd of Charlotte, North Carolina, Shante Baxter of Conway, South Carolina, Byron Verner & Kelvin Gray of Hemingway, South Carolina, one great-grandson; two sisters; Mrs. Ruthenia Mullins (Lynn, deceased) and Ms. Lucille Verner of Bridgeport, Connecticut; a brother-in-law, Clarence Sumpter of Norwalk, Connecticut and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Leonard was preceded in death by his mother; Seef Walker Verner, father; Jeff Edward; a daughter, Loretta Verner; eight siblings; Levice Gray, Herbert Verner, Doretha Bell, Mack Roy Verner, Mae Ellen Walker, Alifair Sumpter, Marion Verner and Lee-Floyd Verner; a brother-in-Law, Lynn Mullins. A memorial Service will be held at Baker Funeral Services Chapel, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The family will have a family gathering at 11:00 AM until a service at 12:00 PM Gone Fishing And if the fish no longer bite or seem no longer worth the fight, because its me that you are missin, dont worry be glad Ive only gone fishin Family Gathering Tuesday, July 26, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Baker Funeral Services Chapel 84 South Main Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Memorial Service Tuesday, July 26, 2022 12:00 PM Baker Funeral Services Chapel 84 South Main Street Norwalk, CT 06854