Wayne Bearden

1943 - March 20, 2020

MR. ROBERT WAYNE BEARDEN, SR., age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at his residence.

Obituary for Wayne Bearden

MR. ROBERT WAYNE BEARDEN, SR., age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at his residence.

 A private family funeral service will be held later this week with Rev. John Cadwell officiating with interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhine.

 Wayne was a native of Dodge County, a 1961 graduate of Dodge County High School, and a member of Greenlawn Baptist Church. He was a former owner and operator of Levine’s and Bearden’s Department Store for many years, a former car salesman at Warner Robins Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury, where he was salesman of the year several times during his career, and a former Manager and Salesman for Shorty’s Used Cars in Eastman. Wayne was the son of the late Annie Blankenship Bearden and Gus W. Bearden and was preceded in death by 3 Brothers, Willis Bearden, Walden Bearden, and Wilmer Bearden.

 He is survived by his Wife of 31 years – Sheryl Williams Bearden of Eastman; Daughter – Sherri B. Walker (Lee) of Grovetown, GA; Son – Robert Bearden, Jr. (Roxanne) of Bonaire; 7 Grandsons – Justin Walker (Allison), Jason Walker (Casey), Joshua Walker, Jacob Walker (Colleen), Zack Bearden, Gage Bearden, and Colton Bearden; 7 Great-Grandchildren – Weston Walker, Hank Walker, Sam Walker, Christian Byrd, Landon Walker, Hudson Walker, and Isabella Flynn; 2 Sisters – Leola Moore of Eastman and Annice Bearden of Ashville, NC; Brother – Wendell “Shorty” Bearden (Susan) of Eastman; Sister-in-law – Sharleen Williams of Rhine; Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to the donor's favorite charity.


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