Terry Lamar Bearden, age 55, of Chatsworth passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his residence.

He was a member of Free Hope Baptist Church and was interested in gardening, amateur radio, and supporting the Messianic Jewish Community.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert & Venie McEntire and Willie & Lillian Bearden.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Michele Bearden; son, Aaron Gates Bearden of Chatsworth; mother, Kathryn McEntire Bearden of Dalton; father and stepmother, Gene & Montyne Bearden; brothers and sister-in-law, Billy & Pam Bearden of Mount Pleasant, SC and Ricky Bearden of Knoxville, TN; nephew and spouse, Zach & Meredith Bearden; and great-nephews, Walker and Hudson Bearden.

Graveside services for Mr. Bearden will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Murray Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jody Strickland officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 until 4:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.