Wendell Bearden

Wendell Wilke Bearden, 83, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He retired in 2002 from the construction industry after 32 years.

Surviving is his stepson, Terry Collier and wife Anita; Marcy Bearden the mother of his children; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Bearden; two sons, Chris Bearden and Mark Bearden; two sisters, Carolyn June Korte and Clara Jane Bearden; two brothers, James Bearden and Kenneth Bearden; and his parents, Floyd and Mable Bearden.

He will be cremated per his wishes and laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.