Funeral service for the Rev. Paul F. Bearden, age 69, of Columbiana was 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at Bolton-Letlow Chapel with the Rev. Ross Mangram, the Rev. Raymond Feltman and grandson Dylon Bearden officiating.

Burial followed at Pinelawn Gardens.

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home.

Rev. Bearden, who passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at a local hospital, was born Aug. 18, 1938, in Jefferson County.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Vera Bearden; a sister, June Bullock; brother, Buford Bearden; and his youngest son, Kevin Bearden.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Bearden; sons, Anthony and Wendell Bearden; grandson Dylon; sister, Mattie Feltman; and a host of other family and friends.

Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home directed.