Charles M Bearden, 63 passed unexpectedly after a lengthy illness in the early morning hours of February 17, 2026. He was born in Knoxville, TN, December 27, 1962 to Allison and Charles Bearden and was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Brandon Bearden and Bryan Bearden, and brother Sean Rettig. He is survived by two sons, his caregiver Joshua Bearden and Elijah (Anya) Bearden, grandsons Justin Bearden and Joshua Orr, and his brother Scott Bearden, as well as numerous friends and other family members. He retired after 25 years being employed at Local 24 Sheet Metal Union and was a sports enthusiast and loved to watch Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers.