Phillip Stanley "Phil" Bearden

Mr. Phillip Stanley “Phil” Bearden, age 76 of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital.

Mr. Bearden was born in Bartow County on December 12th, 1949, a son of the late Woodrow Bearden and the late Kathryn Ray Bearden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Roberts Bearden; infant daughter, Candace Bearden; one brother, James Anthony Walker. Mr. Bearden was a proud graduate of Cartersville High School, Class of 1968, and a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served honorably as an Aviation Apprentice until an accident led to his discharge. Mr. Bearden had a love for music and enjoyed spending time playing his guitar. He also found great joy in fishing, golfing, and relaxing while watching his favorite cartoons. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his two sons, Blake Bearden and Phillip “Britt” Bearden; two grandchildren, Anna Stephens and Abigail Bearden; three brothers-in-law, Ronnie, Terry, and Johnny Roberts; two great-grandchildren, Brock and Bowen Stephens; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at The Georgia National Cemetery in Canton at 1:30 PM with Rev. George Gray officiating.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3rd from 11 AM until 12 PM at the funeral home.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is in charge of arrangements