Mr. Billy John Bearden

September 11, 1935 - May 13, 2019

Mr. Billy Bearden, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on May 13, 2019. He was 83. Mr. Bearden was born on September 11, 1935 in Bowdon to the late W.A. “Bert” and Frances King Bearden. He was retired from Ford Motor Company after 31 ½ years and also raised cattle and operated heavy equipment. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Bearden. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bertha Mae Bearden; his sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Darlene Bearden and Tracy and Kim Bearden; his sister, Dorothy Patterson; his grandchildren and their spouses, Joseph and Tiffany Bearden, Amy and Jonathan Brown, Jonathan and Karli Bearden, and Macy Bearden; his great-grandchildren, Brandon Bearden, Hannah Bearden, Addyson Brown, Leigha Bearden, J.W. Bearden, and Hadley Bearden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home. Elder Dave Chandler, Elder Tommy Patterson, and Bro. Mark Williams will officiate. Interment will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.