Share Memories of Rayvon “Bear” Hackley
Rayvon “Bear” Hackley passed away on Friday. He is a Wakefield Alumni, Class of 1990. When he attended Wakefield he was in the Cooking Club and was on the Wrestling, Track, and Football teams. He started working at Wakefield in November of 1999 and was always in the hallways with a smile, kind words, and solid advice. He was a pillar of the Wakefield community and will be greatly missed.
Bear shared how he felt about working at Wakefield in the 2015 article “Nine Stories”, where The Chieftain interviewed nine Wakefield Alumni who returned to Wakefield to work after they graduated.
Bear said this of his 20+ years working at Wakefield: “It feels great giving back to the community…[and it is] pretty much like home. Wakefield is one of the best schools.”
Our deepest sympathies go out to Bear’s family and friends. When details of arrangements become available, we will update this post. For now, please share your memories in the comment section below.
Tremetris Latchman • Oct 23, 2021 at 7:59 pm
He was a brother and a cousin,will always keep your memory alive .Love much
Kyrstie Hopper • Oct 1, 2021 at 2:11 pm
I am going to miss uncle bear i use to go to wakefield high school seeing him in the hall ways smiling he would always walk me to class he would have lunch with me its unsay real now i still cant believe he is gone
Melany tobar • Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 pm
I am so sad to see you go. You pushed me to limits I didn’t know I had . You saw the potential in me and always told me that . We would have daily conversations about life and challenges . I was a kid & you treated me as more . I will miss you so dearly & I will never forget you . Everyone who met you was so blessed and it’s crazy to think I won’t see you anymore . You made a difference bear . May you Rest In Peace ❤️
Harold Andersen • Sep 20, 2021 at 4:59 pm
Rayvon worked many APS Summer Schools with me. He was always a pleasant force in the hallways. The kids deeply respected him, and he handled discipline with a smile and a soft voice. Even though I was a Patriot and a Warrior, we shared many sports stories!
RIP Big Guy…
Ana Sofia Uro de Leon • Sep 20, 2021 at 10:33 am
Bear was such a kind soul and had sweet smile. He should kindness and such a great sense of humor everyday! Wether I was late or on time I knew I could always count on Bear making the mornings easier. He was my cowboys fan buddy and one of my favorite faces to see as soon as I walked in to town hall. We should name it #BearHall. He will forever be loved and remembered. Sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends closest to this wonderful man. May he find his peace up above and watch over always. Love and miss you Bear! <3
Nazre Abbass • Sep 20, 2021 at 9:24 am
My prays and deepest condolences go out to you and your family I am gonna miss Mr Rayvon Hackley Aka Bear he was kind soul and great person in my life and i am deeply grateful to have known him may his soul Rest In Peace love you bear
Liz Silva • Sep 20, 2021 at 9:18 am
Not only has “Bear”s” passing been a great loss, shock, and pain for me, but also to my daughter and many other Class of 2010
Alumni. Bear was and will always be a “Wakefield Warrior”, a Friend, a Positive Role Model to all who had the pleasure to
know this sweet, kind, honest person. May his Spirit RIP.
Janice Madrecki • Sep 20, 2021 at 8:53 am
Deepest sympathies on the passing of this fine gentleman, who clearly touched the hearts of so many of the Wakefield family and community.
Anita Warner • Sep 20, 2021 at 8:51 am
Bear’s kindness and smile will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Jina Davidson • Sep 20, 2021 at 8:26 am
Bear was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always had a smile on his face and he was always optimistic and kind. He was the best of us and he will be missed greatly.
Hannah Foley • Sep 19, 2021 at 11:08 pm
Always in the hallway with a smile or at the sports games cheering teams on! Rest in Peace Bear ?
Paula Watts • Sep 19, 2021 at 10:27 pm
We had many thought provoking conversations. He would always give me a male perspective on topics were we discussing. He definitely deepened my point of view. R.I.P. Bear. You will be missed.