James Bearden

Funeral service for James Bearden, 57 of Muldrow, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Muldrow Church of God in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Long Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on November 30, 1965 in Dinuba, California to Karen Sue (Baker) Bearden and Jimmy Dewayne Bearden and passed away on March 25, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mr. Bearden worked at Dillmeier Glass.

Survivors are mother: Karen Bearden of the home;  one brother: Eric Bearden of South Korea;  three uncles: Charles Baker and wife Candy of Roland, OK, Al Bearden of LaBelle, MO and Ronald Bearden of Dinuba, CA;  three aunts: Glenda Bearden of Dinuba, CA, Sandy Robinson of Salem, Oregon and Cathy Mays and Gary of Boise, ID;  and several other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother: Byron Bearden.

Active Pallbearers will be Joshua Dees, Kenneth Harrod, Levi Hitcher, Buck Hitcher, Logan Hitcher, Bobby Thrasher and Scott Smith.

Viewing will be 1-8 pm Thursday at Muldrow Church of God where the family will greet 6-8 pm.