Guy "Bem" Benson Weant

Guy “Bem” Benson Weant, age 83 of Braggs, Oklahoma peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Bem was born on May 16, 1942, in Comanche, Oklahoma, the beloved son of Lloyd Andrew and Evelyn Gladys (Tucker) Weant. Bem grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Luther High School in 1960. He set a school record in track that held for many years, played football, basketball, and sang in a high school quartet. He was also a Golden Gloves boxer. On July 28, 1961, Bem married the love of his life, Martha Lee Danker, in Wellston. After working in construction on the Indian Nation Turnpike and the Webbers Falls Kerr Lock and Dam; Bem and Martha settled in Braggs. He began working for H.B. Egan Manufacturing and continued with the company as it became Schrader Bridgeport, retiring in 2004 where he served in many positions including personnel manager and plant manager. Bem and Martha reared their family near the Braggs river bottom. They gardened and raised animals, making sure their children had swine or steer for livestock shows. Bem loved horses and ensured everyone had an opportunity to ride, including all his nieces and nephews. He was the announcer of the Hooley Dotson Memorial Rodeo for 30 years and was the bucking director of Green Country Rodeo Association. He was the auctioneer at many community pie suppers and his family reunions. As he announced events, he highlighted the children and shared a smile and witty commentary with all. Bem also served as the president of the Braggs School Board. He loved to hunt, especially quail, and rodeo with his family. Bem most enjoyed spending time with and helping his friends, neighbors, and family. You could find him with friends working on a roof, cutting and hauling hay, cutting wood, or just sitting on a front porch. There is not much he wouldn’t try to do for them all. He attended every school event or recital he could for his grandchildren, even the musicals, and especially enjoyed watching their sports. He was a loving husband and father who lived life with integrity and kindness. Bem was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew L. Weant and Evelyn G. Barnes; his brother, Larry F. Weant; his brother-in-law, Cleo “Sonny” Boyette; and his great grandson, Brooks Gabriel Miller. He is survived by his wife, Martha, of the home; sons Terry Weant and wife Lavinia of Stockton, Missouri and Keith Weant and wife Teri of Wainwright; daughter Lora Reavis and husband Jack of Muskogee; brother Lloyd “Andy” Weant and wife June of Cameron; sisters Karen Boyett of Sand Springs, Pam Boyette and husband Tim of Wagoner, and Lola Vinson of Braggs; grandchildren Callie Miller and husband Brennan, Layne Weant, Kimber Owen and husband Kendall, Maryah Reavis, Madison Beffa and husband Alex, Ashley Couch and husband Joe, and Bayly Wright and husband Steven; great grandchildren Whitney and Baylor Miller, Gabi, Liam, and Koe Weant, Wade and Emma Owen, Attilio “Leo” Beffa, Gable, Lily, and Eden Couch, Nolan, Olivia, and Max Wright; and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Braggs Church of Christ. Interment will follow at South Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Layne Weant, Kendall Owen, Brennan Miller, Alex Beffa, Jeff McElhaney, and Jarrod Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Ward, Johnny Ward, George A. Ward, Hack Isbell, George White, Jeff Ward, Brad Ward, and Jim Woods.

Guy "Bem" Benson Weant

May 16, 1942 - October 18, 2025