James Michael "Bear" Bearden, age 64, of Hot Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born October 30, 1953 in Ft Worth, TX, the son of the late James B. and Elodie Glasscock Bearden.  Bear was a 1972 graduate of White Hall High School and a United States Navy veteran. He was a driver for John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock .  Bear enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading, movies and bowling in his free time.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors are one brother, Mark Bearden (Vicki) of Mesquite , TX , and one sister, Judy Bearden Ray of Hot Springs .

Benefit Ride
Saturday, April 14, 2018
10:00 AM
Jesse McBride Cycle Shop
3744 Park Ave
Hot Springs, AR

God, Christ, Recovery, Amen!

Love Bear

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.