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William Dan Bearden

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WILLIAM DAN BEARDEN, age 77, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away peacefully on March 24, 2013. He was born January 18, 1936 in Little Rock to his parents, Fowler and Irene Bearden. Dan is survived by three sons, Don Bearden (Tamara), Dennis Bearden (LuAnne), Ted Bearden (Sandra), and one daughter, Dana Bearden. He was a 1953 graduate of Catholic High School. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves for four years. He was a lifelong resident of Little Rock, and was employed by Worthen Bank and Trust for over 24 years, retiring as a vice president. Dan was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He enjoyed time with family and all Razorback sports (Go Hogs). Other survivors include his brothers Pat Bearden (Susie), Bob Bearden (Carol), a sister Margaret Zakrzewski (Frank), four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Fowler and Irene Bearden, his brother Tom, and nephews Kevin Bearden and Jay Zakrzewski. Visitation will be at noon at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1321 S. Van Buren, Little Rock, with the Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. 501-661-9111. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easter Seals Arkansas, 3920 Woodland Heights Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72212. (501) 227-3600. www.ar.easterseals.com.

Published March 25, 2013

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