Bernard Alvin Thomason Jr. affectionately known as “Alvin” was born on November 28, 1976, in San Francisco, CA, to Virginia Gale Thomason and Bernard Alvin Thomason. He accepted Christ at an early age at Neighborhood Baptist Church in San Francisco, CA, under the late Pastor Peter Williams. Bernard graduated from Phillip Burton High School in San Francisco, CA in 1994. Bernard graduated from Grambling State University where he received his Bachelor’s in Education and Master’s in Public Administration.

Bernard worked over 20 years with the Social Security Administration. He was a leader who led with compassion and integrity, managing his teams with the same kindness and respect he wished for himself. Benard’s love for God was inseparable from his love for music and in every congregation, he joined, he faithfully served as the drummer.

Bernard entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025, in Austin, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Alvin Thomason and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Bernard leaves to cherish his memories, Wife Candace R. Thomason, children: Myles Thomason, Austen Thomason, Mother Virginia Gale Thomason, Mother in Law Rebia Dyson, Brother in Laws: Quincy Dyson (Jessica), Dallas Dyson (Charnique), Special Aunt, Lorraine Loville, Aunts: Ruby Wills(Gary), Queen Thomason, Jacqueline Thomason, Darlene Thomason, Uncles: Clyde Dyson Jr. (Karan), Roger Thomason, Lurie Thomason, Ray Charles Thomason and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, friends and colleagues and church family.

A Celebration of Bernard's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Bernard will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville.

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