Jeffrey (Jeff) Dale Bear

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dale Bear, age 61, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Springhill Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was born in Kansas City, on February 17, 1964, son of Quenton Dale and Paula (Hillyard) Bear. On September 22, 2013, in Salem, he was united in marriage to Halona Pierce, who survives at their home.

Jeff was employed in industrial maintenance with various factories throughout his life, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his trade. He was most recently employed at Iberia R-V School. Jeff was an active and devoted member of Iberia First Assembly of God. He cherished the time spent with his family and enjoyed traveling. He was an avid sportsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Joe Bass Team Trail and NBAA Team Trail Fishing Club.

In addition to his loving wife, Halona Bear, he is also survived by his parents, Dale and Paula Bear; sister, Tracy (Mark) Leathers; step-daughter, Brittany (Matt) Moss; three grandchildren, Weston Moss, Chesney Moss, and Scarlett Moss; two nieces, Lorraine (Austin) Shelnutt and Toni Leathers; great niece, Kayley Pax; great-nephews, Ethan Pax and Quenton Pax; great-great-nieces, Blakely and Brynlee; and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Quenton and Mary Bear; maternal grandparents, Lewis and Nadine Hillyard; four uncles, Joe Bear, Ronald Hillyard, Robert Bear, and Thomas Bear; and great-nephew, James Pax.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 (noon) with a Celebration of Life immediately following at 12 (noon) on Saturday, January 31, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Bro. Chip Sanders officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jeff Bear Memorial Fund.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.