Clyde Luther Bearekman
May 11, 1925 - December 20, 2010
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Clyde Luther Bearekman
May 11, 1925 - December 20, 2010
Obituary
Bearekman, Clyde Luther Jr., 85, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his sister, Delores B. Williams, and a great-granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Sample. Clyde was a deacon at Friendship Baptist Church and served in WWII with the Army Air Corps as a pilot. In addition, he was awarded the Chinese Air Wings from the Chinese Nationalist Government for his service. He also retired from NCR after 40 years of service. Clyde loved to hunt, fish, and bowl. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances H. Bearekman; daughter, Diane B. Tinker (Terry); adopted daughter, Sara A. Jordan; sons, Stephen C. Bearekman (Brenda), Larry C. Bearekman (Marcia), and Edward W. Bearekman (Vickie); grandchildren, Sandra M. Bearekman, Deanna M. Bearekman, Kristina B. Sample, Brian H. Bearekman, Matthew C. Bearekman, Lisa T. Ceraolo, Tim G. Tinker, Sarah T. Norris, Adam S. Bearekman, Ryan A. Bearekman, and Evan W. Bearekman; great-grandchildren, Erin Ashley Sample, Katie Brenda Sample, Jade M. Tinker, Jordan L. Tinker, Taylor A. Tinker, Zane C. Chiles, and Obadiah G. Norris. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Wednesday (today) at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held at 11 am Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 Newbys Bridge Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.