Ed Bearden

1919 - 2013

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Raymond, Mississippi

Ed Bearden Obituary

Ed Bearden

Raymond

Forrest "Ed" Bearden, 94, died Friday June 28, 2013 at his home in Raymond.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at First Baptist Church Raymond. Visitation will be Monday July 1, 2013 from 5 until 8 pm at Wright and Ferguson in Raymond and after 10 am Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow the service in the Raymond Cemetery.

He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Business Degree. He came to Raymond as the first Business Manager at the then Hinds Junior College. Later he entered the sales field with Curtis 1000, Inc., Atlanta, GA, retiring in 1984.

He served 42 months in World War II ending up in Yokohama, Japan.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Kathi Bearden Meadows. Survivors include his wife of 71 years Mickey King Bearden; sons Michael (Linda) of Hot Springs Village, AR and William (Cissy) of Pelahatchie, MS; granddaughter, Shelly Renfroe; two great granddaughters Justice Renfroe and Brooke Renfroe, and his sister Hilda Levi of Columbus, GA.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Raymond. Online Guestbook www.wrightferguson.com

Published by Clarion Ledger on Jul. 1, 2013.
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Such wonderful memories growing up and going to school right across the street from you. Mr. Ed was always such a help to the "youth" in fundraising and doing odd jobs. He will be missed. I love you, Mrs. Mickey.

Katie Shuff

July 2, 2013

mike & linda
just letting you know we are thinking of ya'll
becky & benny

July 1, 2013

Mickie, you two have always been so special to our family and I am sure to all at Raymond Baptist. May God bless you richly.

Sam Mason III

July 1, 2013

Mickey and family: I am so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. Although your grief is hard, wrap yourself in the warm memories that you and your husband shared as well as the hope the Bible gives of the pains of death being swallowed up forever.

July 1, 2013

Deepest sympathy, loving thoughts and prayers to Ms. Mickey, Bill, Mike and Family.

Cheryl Jones

July 1, 2013

Bill, Cissy and family,

I just learned of Mr. Bearden's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mrs. Bearden at this time. I always enjoyed talking with Mr. Bearden. I know he will be missed by many, especially your family.

John Johnson

July 1, 2013

Bill, I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May God be with each and every one of you and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Cyndee (Pace) Reyer

July 1, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

July 1, 2013

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