Ricky Bearden - Class of 1972

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Ricky E. Bearden (Papa), belovedfamily man, born March 9, 1954, passed away peacefully at Ft. Sanders Hospital on August 26, 2015. Ricky was a devoted husband, father, and loving grandfather. He retired from KCDC and went to work at Children's Hospital where he met many wonderful people and had a few close co-workers. He was much loved and will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Louise Bearden; brothers, Buddy and Dubb Bearden. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Pat Bearden; daughters and son-in-law, Stacy and Clint Crisp, Hollie and Jill; grandchildren, Jeremiah and Grace; sisters and brother, Linda and Stormy Smith, Sue and Charles Ray Allen, Wanda Pittman, Barbara Stiles, and Terry Bearden; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Norma and Chris Raley, Barbara and Matt Tuttle, Buck Hoskins; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Children's Hospital. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Benny Hackler officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxne ... TGH9M.dpuf