Roland Hugh Bear Jr (Bubba)

Roland Hugh Bear Jr (Bubba) age 71 passed away September 30th 2026 at his home in Richland Hills, Texas. Roland was born in Crockett to Roland Hugh Bear Sr and Mary Nell Bear on September 19th 1955. Bubba graduated from Crockett High School in 1974 and then received his college degree from Stephen F. Austin University. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church; present every Sunday when he lived in Crockett. Bubba was dedicated to developing young people. He was active in Boy Scouts – as a Scout and an Adult. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He received the God And Country Award for service to Church and Country. Bubba attended numerous summer camps, a World Jamboree in Japan and Philmont Scout Camp.

Roland actively participated in the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association, teaching sculpture at the Piney Woods Summer Arts Workshop for many years. 

He enjoyed trips to the beach with the Houy Family and summer trips with the Walker Family. He will be missed by his Family and Friends.

He is survived by his sister Aletha Bear Houy and her husband Ralph Houy, his nephews Russell Lawrence Houy and Chad Roland Houy, all of Richland Hills, Texas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Mary Nell Bear.

Graveside funeral services for Roland Hugh “Bubba” Bear Jr were held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Evergreen Memorial Park. 

A celebration of Life Service followed at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at the First United Methodist Church with visitation at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Piney Woods Fine Summer Arts Summer Arts Scholarships, P O. Box 1213, Crockett, TX 75835, or the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 984, Crockett, TX 75835.

Callaway- Allee Funeral Home