Clifford “Yogi” Ray Bare was born June 4,1954, in Anadarko, OK, to Raymond and Juanita (Boren) Bare.  He passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Weatherford, OK, at the age of 70.  Clifford grew up in the Binger and Gracemont area.  He graduated from Binger High School.  He worked for a time as a police officer in Binger before going to work for Caddo County as a truck driver.  He worked in District 3 for some years before transferring to District 1.  He retired from the county after 20 years.  Clifford worked as a security officer for the last 12 years at Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton, OK.  Clifford loved to go fishing.  He often worked puzzles books w Yvonne.  He was a Houston Astros fan and followed the Boston Celtics for years.  Clifford loved movies.  He spent a lot of time watching old Westerns eating popcorn and drinking Diet Dr. Pepper at home.  He really enjoyed going to the Liberty Theater in Carnegie and having a “show dog.” He was always proud that he shared a birthday with his son Cory. Clifford was a firefighter and first responder with the Lookeba-Sickles Volunteer Fire Department.  

Clifford is survived by his wife Yvonne of the home in Lookeba, OK, 4 children, Ryan Wells and wife Erin of OKC, OK, Cory Bare of Lookeba, OK, Anna Bare Lookeba, OK and her significant other, Michael Farrell of OKC, OK and Cody Bare and girlfriend Casi Strong of Weatherford, OK, 6 grandchildren, Carson Wells, Kensington Wells, Lincoln Wells, Jaxon Wells, Deegan Bare and Brilyn Wells, 

5 siblings, Ricky Bare, David Bare, James Bare, Randall Bare, and Sharon Groseclose, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Juanita Bare.

SERVICES: 1PM, Monday, September 16, 2024, Faith Church, Hinton, OK

OFFICIATING: Ryan Wells and Mike Davis

BURIAL: Lookeba Cemetery, Lookeba, OK under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK