Raymond Boyd Bearden, Jr.

Raymond “Ray” Bearden, Jr. passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home in Florence. He was 74 years old. The family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date.

Ray was born March 16, 1948 in Atlanta, GA to the late Raymond Bearden, Sr. and Wynelle Bearden. Ray was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence where he enjoyed attending Sunday School. He was a retired school teacher. Ray’s passion was guns. He was a gun enthusiast and also a federally licensed gun broker. He was also proud of his Masonry status with the freemasons.

Along with his parents, Ray is also preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Dixie Aldridge. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Ed) van Helden of Marietta, GA and Jessica (Corey) Manus of Fort Worth, TX; and his grandchildren, Derek van Helden, Ella Manus and Sammy Manus.