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1945
2014
Bearden, Raymond "Buddy," age 68, passed peacefully on February 11, 2014.
He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a graduate of Rule High School, class of '64. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, as an Air Force Radar Control Operator. Buddy's love of golf even had him playing in the winter months, with his brother, Rick. He constantly declared himself to be the top golfer and winner "always" against his brother-in-law and great friend, Stormy. He reunited with, and in 1998 married, his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Edith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Louise Bearden, as well as Eddie Pittman and Eva Stiles. He is survived by his wife, Edith; step-children, Kim Cox, Jeff Stevens (wife, Laura), Tiffanie Sloan (husband, Greg); sisters, Wanda Pittman (husband, Gary Call), Linda Smith (husband, Stormy), Barbara Stiles, Sue Allen (husband, Charles Ray); brothers, "Dub," Rick (wife, Pat), Terry; eight very beloved, special grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15th 12:00 – 2:00 pm at Weaver Funeral Home. Funeral service 2:00 pm, Pastor Jeff Stevens and Preacher Timothy Gupton officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery.
Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Avenue (588-3868). Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com
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February 18, 2014
Edith, I am so sorry for your loss. I was out of town or I would have been there. Please know I will always love you and ask God to watch over you in these difficult days. God Bless you and your family! Claudia
February 17, 2014
Sending loving thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord's peace surround you.
Joann Wade
February 15, 2014
Linda Smith
Hello Old Man, my pet name for you in your suffering days. If I were coming to see you and I wasn't there when you thought I should be, my phone would ring, ring, ring. If I were walking from my car into the nursing home, I kept you on the phone, until I walked into your room. At that time, you would simply say bye and I would say bye. We both hung up laughing. Talking about Jesus, we did talk about Jesus. I believed you hungered to be saved. After asking my preacher to visit with you and you learned how to tell if you were saved,you finally told me: The most important thing in you life was Jesus. Oh, at the times I left there crying because you hurt so bad, or I was feeling sorry for myself, I was very aware that you were saved. You loved my grandchildren, and they would come sing I'll Fly Away and you and I would sing right along. The Old Man was gone, the new man appeared. You went peacefully. I love you and I will miss you. Someday we will meet again, until then I love you so so much.
February 15, 2014
Edith
May God bless you at this time, you and your family are in my prayers. I know that you have peace in knowing Raymond is now living in a Heavenly home. Love to you
Donna Gorman Johnston
February 14, 2014
Teresa Johnson
Go rest in the arms of Jesus Ray.
February 14, 2014
Teresa Johnson
Go Rest in the arms of Jesus Ray.
February 14, 2014
Tania Keller
Buddy, I will miss you so much! I will never forget the time I spent my spring break with you! I think about how you wouldn't let me watch TV at night because you said it would wake you up. I think its funny now. I used to laugh at you and I would get so excited when mom would say you were coming to stay at the house. I usually could get you to buy me anything. LOL! I want you know that I love you and I know you are home with Jesus and having a great time up there in Heaven. I know you may not remember them but my Mother and Papaw are up there and I know you have seen them please tell them I love them and I miss them. I will see you again! Love you!
Love always,
Your Niece Tania
February 14, 2014
The Staff of Weaver Funeral Home
With deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 13, 2014
Debbie Byrd
Edith and Linda - I'm so sorry for your loss - my arms are wrapped around both of you! Edith, you have been such a trooper enduring years of being a faithful and loyal partner and wife to Ray - my heart breaks for you both - love to you!
February 13, 2014
Kaye (Walker) Underwood
I am so sorry for your loss. Raymond was a kind and gentle spirit and many looked up to him.
February 13, 2014
Sharon kitts (baker)
Linda ..praying for you & family..you did awonderful job helping him while he was sick.He is resting in Angel's Arms now.Praying for you all!
February 13, 2014
Elaine Noe McMurray
My deepest sympathies go out to you all in the passing of Buddy. He was such a super nice person always, and he knows now just how many of his friends and family were there for him. He was a true and gentle person, and GOD only takes the best, so be comforted in knowing he was chosen by GOD to be with HIM now, and he is whole anf healthy once again, I know he loved his entire family very much, and although you will miss him for now, look forward to the day you will reunite forever.My deepest sympathies to all of you, Elaine Noe McMurray
February 13, 2014
jack cole
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF RAYMOND,MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW
February 13, 2014
Susan Almond
My love and prayers are with you, Edith.
February 13, 2014
Kenny & Jewell Shaw
Our Deepest Sympathy to Edith, Linda and their Families. I recently requested prayers for Ray at Church and in my silent prayer I ask the Good Lord that his will be done and take Ray home as he has suffered enough. R.I.P. Raymond.
February 13, 2014
To all the family I send love and prayers. Buddy is remembered fondly by my sister, Janie and me. We loved to visit the big family in Knoxville when we were growing up. Sending our heartfelt sympathies for your loss and pray for your comfort at this time. Bonnie Palmer and Janie (Palmer) Higgings, Friends in NC
February 12, 2014
James&Mamie Burnette
Our thoughts and Prayers go out for the family. May the good Lord help you through this very difficult time.
February 12, 2014
Big brother I am sure going to miss you. I know you are not suffering anymore and I know you are running up and down those streets of gold .I know you now have brand new body just like Jesus, it tells me that in his Holy Word and I believe it thru the faith I have in our Heavenly Father. I will miss your phone calls !!!!!!! You never failed to ask about the family and the grandkids . I know you loved them Buddy and they all loved you. Lydea loved calling you and singing to you .I know linda and stormy will miss you as all the rest of the sisters and brothers Give moma and daddy a kiss for me,I love you your sister Sue
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