He is survived by his children Leslie, Lisa, Bobby, Stacey, Wendy, Russell, Britainy and Amanda, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by parents Robert Andrew and Virginia Bearden and wife Joanne Zellner Bearden.
Visitation is Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm with the Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 4:00 pm with Mr. Bearden's son-in-law, Kelly White, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Bearden to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, Virginia 22215.