Arnold "Buddy" Bearden

Arnold "Buddy" Bearden, 86, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. He was a native of Birmingham, AL and a longtime resident of Vidor. Buddy Like studying his Bilble and was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidor where he was a member of both the Glory Band and Glory Singers at the church. He was a longtime member of Masonic Lodge 1286 of Vidor, and during his free time he enjoyed playing a variety of musical instruments. Visitation will be Friday, January 19, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Vidor. Interment will follow at Del Rose Cemetery. Buddy is survived by 2 daughters; Rebecca Cleveland and her husband Wayne of Vidor and Robin Collins of Pt. Neches, TX, 2 sons; David Bearden and Michael Bearden both of Vidor. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, and 3 brothers; Jack, Gary and Glen Bearden