Onis Lee Bearden
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Graveside services for Onis Lee Bearden, 78, Eudora, will be held at 1:00pm, on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Eudora Cemetery, Eudora, KS. Onis passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Homestead of Eudora.
Onis was born on March 22, 1945, in Boydsville, AR, the son of Omer and Thelma Louise (Tucker) Bearden.
Onis served in the United States National Guard.
He was a member of the Overland Park Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS.
He worked at Uarco/Communicolor as a Maintenance Engineer where he retired. He later went to work for the Desoto School district, because he was bored with retirement and enjoyed working with preschool children who referred to him at “Mr. Onis” and would often make sure he had cookies on his desk when arrived at work.
He received his private pilot certification in Kennett, MO and loved taking family and friends on adventures.
Onis always had a big smile, a passion for riding motorcycles, boating, riding three & four wheelers and a love for trading cars & trucks. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He married Sharon Kay Hart on November 20, 1964, in Boydsville, AR. They moved to Eudora, KS in 1989 and she survives at home.
Other survivors include his Daughter, Christina (Keith) White, Eudora, KS and his two sons, Terry (Danielle) Bearden, Tonganoxie, KS and Mike Bearden, Eudora, KS. Onis had 6 beautiful grandchildren that he loved very much and was so proud of each one of them and was blessed to have 5 great- grandchildren that held a very special place in his heart, along with his sister Nancy Loveless, Rector, AR.
Onis was preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings, Charles, Bobby, Viola, Mary Jo and Johnny.
The family suggest memorials in Onis’ name to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Ones was a special person , so kind.
Precious memories we have from spending time with Onis & Sharon and William Dee and Mary Jo.
I remember him well from mine and Chris’ school days. Such a great man and would do anything for you. Heaven gained a special angel he will be greatly missed.
I only knew you through pictures and your daughter, but what an amazing man you must have been to raise such a lovely and strong daughter that I am blessed to call my friend.
My sincere condolences to the family. Onis was a fun, friendly and loving person. Full of laughter and jokes at times. Would always stop and talk to you. I’ve known him and Sharon for a long time. My heart goes out to Sharon and all the family. He will be surely missed.
Our sincere condolences to this beautiful family. We have loved this bunce for many years. They were true Christian friends and meant a lot to many people while living in Rector. Our hearts go out to Sister Sharon ,their kids and grandchildren. We know Bro. Onis is resting in His heavenly home.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Onis Bearden. We worked together at Uarco/Communicolor. We had many cups of coffee together over the years at Uarco/Communicolor. Some day we’ll share coffee again. God Bless you all.
May You feel God’s Love, Mercy, Peace and Hope at this time. Have known Onis from his beginning. His family was like part of my family. Have not been around him, last 50 years, but always asked family about him. Old friends never go away, just change locations some times.
Onis was my boss at Communicolor. He was such a kind soul. I’ll never forget him. He was and will always will be my favorite boss. One memory i have of him is that his vehicles/motorcycle were always impeccably clean!
So sorry for the family’s loss. May he rest in peace.
Prayers for the family especially Terry deepest sympathy.
Sharon & family, so sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.