Kenneth Bear

May 17, 1975 - December 4, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Bear was born May 17, 1975, in Henryetta, OK. Kenneth grew up in Okmulgee,OK, attending elementary, junior high and high school there. He obtained his GED from the Creek Nation. He worked at the Travel Plaza of Creek Nation in Okmulgee for several years. Kenneth was special among his cousins, making memorable impressions with Lonnie. He had a favorite name for Michelle "Stumpy" and for Dena, he taught her how to cook scrambled eggs and how to use hairspray and a lighter to make a flame. Kenneth also helped Dena learn to drive, going with her to take the driving test. He took her for ice cream after she failed the test. Dena describes him as "always there. Kind, gentle, and steady." Kenneth had two very special pets, cats named Lavender and Melton. Kenneth's older brother, Richard, predeceased him in October 2020. He is survived by his mother, Janice, of the home. He is also survived by aunts Esther Bell, Shawnee, OK; Janet Bear, Checotah, OK; Georgeann DeLaune, Okmulgee, OK; Debbie Bear, Checotah, OK; and uncles Michael Bear, Henryetta, OK, and Anthony Bear, Missouri. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Bear Family Cemetery (Forest Creek Mission).