He was preceded in death by his father, Loren Bear.
Christopher is survived by his mother, Peggy Bear; his brothers, Jody Bear (Amanda), Jeff Bear (Karen); and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on January 19th at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Bear family.