George Bernhardt, 68, of Big Spring, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in a Lubbock hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.The family will receive friends at 1408 Nolan Street in Big Spring.George was born February 6, 1948 in Barberton, Ohio and married his longtime friend, Linda Hale, May of 2000.He was a Vietnam Combat Veteran with the United States Army and loved NASCAR.George is survived by his wife, Linda Hale Bernhardt of Big Spring; two sons, Jeff Graves of Astonia, NY and Eddie Hernandez of Big Spring; one daughter, Kristina Miller of Big Spring; and one granddaughter, Krista Coffman of Big Spring,He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,