Mr. Van Bernard Conyers Sr. was the only child born to Katie Gardner Conyers and the late Nathan Conyers on November 25, 1962 in Sumter, South Carolina. Van departed this earthly life on Thursday morning, December 6, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland surrounded by close family and friends.

He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County, graduating from Hillcrest High School, Class of 1983. At an early age, he opened his heart and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined Greater Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher's Board and was ordained as Deacon on June 25, 2006.  He was a dedicated husband (Kimberly Dinkins), father, and son until his health failed on October 3, 2018.  Van was full of life and vibrant to all those that knew him.  He was a hard worker and was employed at Kaydon Corporation from 2004 until his passing.  He was a devoted Clemson fan and loved playing golf.

Van's memories will be fondly cherished by his mother, Katie Gardner Conyers; his five children: Lateshia (Anthony) Gilchrist of Columbia, SC, Adrianna Bethea, Ashley Smotts, Van Bernard Conyers, Jr. and Antwan Jervia Conyers all of Sumter, SC; two sisters, Jenelle (Lorenzo) Butler of Sumter, SC and Felicia Keene of Boston, MA; two brothers, Sherwood Brown of Sumter, SC and Timothy Brown of Atlanta, GA; a god-brother, Calvin (Mary) Miller of Sumter SC; nine grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Thelma Roach and Louise Conyers; his grandfather, Charlie Conyers, Sr., and a father figure, Marion Wade.

Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Conyers will be placed in the church on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150, with Rev. Larry D. Clark, Sr. Officiating.

Interment will follow in Bethel AME Church Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at his residence, 5291 Dais Road Rembert, SC 29128.