Obituary

Robert Kent Bearden, 82, of Plainview passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10 am in the Kornerstone Chapel with Carl Hamilton and Dale DeRaad officiating. Burial will follow at Plainview Memorial Park under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Kent was born on February 18, 1940 in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico to John and Marjorie Bearden. He grew up in Dalhart and attended schools there. He settled in Plainview in 1976 and worked primarily in the Auto Parts Industry. Counting his time when he was in High School, he worked in Auto Parts for 60 plus years! He and his late wife were proud members of the Kiwanis Club here in Plainview.

Kent married Helen Bryan in December of 1960 in Amarillo, Texas. Helen preceded him in death in 2012. In 2014, he married Glenda Magsam and she preceded him in death in 2020. Kent was also predeceased by a daughter, Rhonda Beth Bearden and his parents, John and Marjorie Bearden.

He is survived by his daughter, LaQueta Bearden White and husband Ron of Plainview, son Norman Bearden of Lubbock; sister, Juanita Bearden of Plainview; three grandchildren; Ryan White and wife Staci of Lubbock, Galen Bearden and wife Hannah of Olympia, Washington, Eric Bearden of Lubbock; and one great granddaughter, Liliana White also of Lubbock.