Photo courtesy of Sanders Funeral Service - Kingfisher
Feb 8, 1941 - Jan 29, 2026
I had just talked to him just before he passed. My deepest sympathy to all his family. I'm the one who made his eagle feather healing fan. May it be respected and used for healing. Hail the traveler. Please can a relative call me 931-626-0715 please.
Sandy Bowne
March 06, 2026 | Columbia, TN | Friend
Floyd was an incredible person I knew him when he was the minister at Arkansas city and later on in intertribal politics he will be missed .
Bill Skye
February 04, 2026 | Bartlesville, OK | Friend
Dearest Uncle ,I'm Sad For Not being able Meet you ,But Blessed to Have Mary and Burton in My Life, Rest Well in that Big Cheyenne Camp in the Sky..
Lavonne Harrison
February 04, 2026 | Lawton, OK | Family
Sweet Medicine bless you and yours
Tracy Francis
February 02, 2026 | Cadiz, KY
Missing you already Floyd. Thanks for all the time we shared during the pandemic. I loved every second of it. God Bless you and your family.
Tracy Francis
February 02, 2026 | Cadiz, KY | Friend
Floyd Guy Black Bear passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born February 8, 1941, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, to James and Daisy (Turtle) Black Bear and was raised in the Kingfisher community that remained close to his heart throughout his life.Following his early years in Kingfisher, Floyd proudly served his country by joining the United States Army Airborne Division. He was stationed in Germany, where he served as a guardsman at the Berlin Wall during a pivotal time in world history. His military service reflected his deep sense of duty, courage, and commitment to protecting freedom.After completing his military service, Floyd pursued his calling to faith and ministry by attending theology school in Tempe, Arizona. It was there that he met his wife, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in faith and service. Upon graduating, Floyd served with a church in Arkansas City, Kansas, before being called to a church in Watonga, Oklahoma. In 1971, he made Watonga his home, where he lived and faithfully served for the remainder of his life.Floyd was deeply involved in his community and his people. During the 1980s, he was active in tribal politics for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, serving as Tribal Secretary and advocating for the rights and voices of his community. A committed civil rights activist, Floyd proudly marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., standing firmly for justice, equality, and dignity for all.A man of deep spirituality, Floyd was known as a giving, loving, faith-based leader whose strength came from his unwavering beliefs and compassion for others. He was also a respected member of the Bowstring Society of the Cheyenne Tribe, honoring tradition, heritage, and cultural responsibility.Floyd Guy Black Bear’s life was one of service—to his country, his faith, his tribe, and his fellow man. His legacy of love, activism, and spiritual strength will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Floyd is preceded in death by his parents; Sisters, Bessie and Erma; Brothers, Nick, Luther, James, Jr., Lester, Clarence and Charlie.
He is survived by his children, Darren Black Bear and Cheyenne Black Bear; Grandchild, Jacob Black Bear; Sister, Mary Lou Black Bear Powell; Brother, Burton Black Bear and several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
A Wake Service will be held at 6:00p.m, Wednesday, February 4th, 2025 at the ERC Community Center in Watonga, OK. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, February 5th at ERC Community Center in Watonga followed by burial at the American Baptist Home Mission Society Indian Cemetery, 10 miles west of Kingfisher on Highway 33, 2 miles south. Under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.
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