Clyde Willard Bearden age 72, of Port Acres passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Cypress Glenn East Nursing Center.
He was born September 8, 1933 in Beaumont, TX, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a lifelong area resident and was an Operator at Mobile Oil Refinery for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Lula V. Bearden of Port Acres; sons, Terry Bearden and wife, Dorine of Port Acres, Waymon Bearden and wife, Tina of Port Acres, Allen Bearden and wife, Margie of Bridge City, Clyde Bearden and wife, Jana of Port Neches, David Bearden of Beaumont; daughters, Janice Pirtle of Fannett, Melanie Wilson and husband, Nathan of Bridge City, Heather Tomlin and husband, Scott of Hemphill; sisters, Clytie House and husband, Henry, Jr. of Beaumont and Melba Dowden of Nederland; fifteen grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde West Bearden and Katie Kelcher Bearden.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-8 pm Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Broussard’s Mortuary 50512th. St. in Nederland. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Monday April 10, 2006 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel with Reverend Charles Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County in Nederland..
Pallbearers will be Stephen Bearden, Zachary Blackwell, Dustin Bearden, Shane Bearden, Jeremy Bearden and Michael Wilson.
For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association Greater Beaumont Chapter 440 North 18th. St. Beaumont, Texas 77707.