Mr. Eugene "Gene" Ray Bearden, age 87, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Mr. Bearden was born in Carroll County, Georgia on February 7, 1933, the son of the late Tate N. Bearden and Lemma Reece Bearden. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. During his working career he was a forklift driver for General Motors Company and was owner and operator of Bearden Tractor since 1983. Mr. Bearden loved his farm and cattle business. He was a strong family man and friend to many. He was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Tony Alexander of Carrollton; daughter-in-law, Vickie Bearden of Carrollton; grandchildren, Greggory Kevin Bearden, Corey Eugene Bearden; great grandchildren, Kandace Bearden, Kacey Bearden Shelnutt (Jeff), Wesley Bearden, sister-in-law, Mary Bearden along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Skinner Bearden, son, Gregg Bearden, brothers, Eckert Bearden, Guy Bearden, Travis Bearden and a sister, Sybil Fricks. The family will receive friends Friday, October 30, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Almon Funeral Home. A graveside service and interment will be held Friday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at Abilene Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Fred Cooke and Mr. Keith Herren officiating with American Legion Post #143 providing military honors. Pallbearers will be Kevin Bearden, Corey Bearden, Larry Allison, Daniel Sewell, Chuck Green, Kenneth Green, Steve Moore and Brandon Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Green, Tony Alexander, Alan Banks, Sammy Eady, Roy Ayers and Sid Lee. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or your favorite charity. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.