Bonham, Texas -– John Amos Bearden, 85, of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Chapel in Bonham, Texas.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Texas.

John was born February 10, 1939 in Avery, Texas, the son of Napoleon Burris Bearden and Nettie Sue Kendrick Bearden.  He was an Army National Guard Veteran.  John was a big Dallas Mavericks fan and loved baseball, especially his grandkids games.  He had a passion for growing vegetables and was well known for his large garden.  He enjoyed sharing with family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Jane Bearden, brothers, Joe Bearden and Jerry Bearden, sister, Jimmie Roberts, nephew, Steven Roberts and  grandson, Jonathan Nelms.

John leaves to cherish his memories two stepsons, Stan and wife, Angela Nelms of Bonham and Jeff and friend, Ranett of Grand Prairie, grandchildren, Billy Nelms and wife, Martha, Cheyenne Akcali and husband, Jonathan, Kenny Nelms and wife, Jorja, Jeffery Nelms and wife, Jaclyn, Jami Woodard and husband, Seth and Jason Nelms and wife, Ashley,  niece, Angie Kelso, nephew, Mickey Roberts and several great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or https://www.stjude.org

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