Charles Steven "Bear" Bryant Sr., 60, of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.

He was a former employee of Coors Ceramics in Oak Ridge and Maremont in Loudon. He most recently worked at EZ Stop in Lenoir City.

Preceded in death by his parents, James A. Bryant Sr. and Conway Mooneyham Bryant, and sister, Yvonne "Evie" Bryant Smith.

Survived by his sons, Stevie Bryant Jr. and Aaron Bryant; brothers, James A. Bryant Jr. and William Gerald Bryant of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services following at 7 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com