We are sad to announce that on May 24, 2022 we had to say goodbye to James Byrd Bearden of Matador, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jack Bearden and Ethel Bird Bearden (Toots); his siblings, Carlena Osborn and Ros Bearden; and his son James Hal Bearden.

He is survived by : the mother of his children Gail Harwell (Brown); his daughter Tina Bearden Hartness (Greg); his grandchildren, Derek Loveless (Kristen), Holly Bellah (Steven) and Hannah Hartness; and his sister Jackie Green (Ricky). He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Matador Volunteer Fire Department, Matador First United Methodist Church, East Mound Cemetery or Matador Senior Citizens.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zapata Funeral Home