James Tyler “JT” Bearden Jr.

Salem, SC– James Tyler “JT” Bearden, 92, husband of the late Lillie Lyrlene Moss Bearden, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at The Residences at Park Place.

 

A native of Salem, SC, Mr. Bearden was the son of the late James Tyler Bearden, Sr. and Martha Burns Bearden. He was a veteran of the U.S Army and retired from Sangamo. Mr. Bearden was of the Baptist faith.

 

Mr. Bearden is survived by his daughters: Deborah Wilson (Troy) and Letha Alexander (Mike); and grandchildren: Benjamin James Tompkins, Tanner Ryan Galloway and Tyler Dwane Galloway.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Bearden was preceded in death by his sisters: Pauline Lusk and Ilene Johnson.

 

Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Friday, December 23, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Friday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MSA Hospice, 171 Monroe Lane, Lexington, SC 29072.