- Funeral services for Fredrick W. Bearden (Freddy), 84, of Cairo, GA, were held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Cairo First Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Chris Allen officiated. Private interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Bearden passed away at his home in Cairo, GA, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Mr. Bearden was born on June 16, 1937, in Shelbyville, TN, to the late Crawford Berry Bearden and Mary Trolinger Bearden. He was a proud member of the Cairo High School Band and Class of 1956. Upon graduation, he attended Carson Newman College and then served his country in the United States Navy. On March 3,1960, he married Celia Linda Shiver Bearden, who survives. Mr. Fred as he is affectionally known, also worked with the Astro Space Company as an Electronic Technician in Huntsville Alabama for many years before he moved back to his beloved hometown of Cairo. He retired as a Sales Manager with Stallings Motors. He was a member of Cairo Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. Mr. Fred had many interests over the years including woodworking, fishing, Bluegrass music and in his retirement years working in his garden. On Saturday his family will be celebrating his life as well as the birthday of his beloved wife of over 60 years.
Survivors include:
his wife of Cairo, GA
two daughters and their husbands of Vada, GA and Thomasville, GA
a son and daughter-in-law of Tallahassee, FL
four grandchildren and two grandchildren-in-law
5 great-grandchildren and a new great grandson arriving very soon
a brother Johnny Bearden and sister-in-law of Cairo, GA
a sister of Dalton, GA
a host of nieces, nephews and extended family
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Published on Clark Funeral Home of Cairo, GA web site.
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1937 - 2021 (84 years)
