Douglas Martin-Jordan Blackbear

Douglas Martin-Jordan Blackbear, age 23, of Longview, Texas, was born April 16, 2002, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to John Paul Blackbear and Quiana McCloud. He passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Longview, Texas.

Douglas was raised in Oklahoma City and attended Ridgewood Elementary and Quail Creek Elementary Schools before graduating from Gladewater High School in 2023. During his school years, Douglas made a lasting impression on those around him with his joyful spirit and genuine personality. He formed meaningful connections with classmates, teachers, and caregivers who will always remember his smile.

Douglas found happiness in the simple things in life. He loved spending time on his tablet, riding school buses, watching SpongeBob SquarePants, and listening to Native American Church songs. Music brought him comfort and peace, and it was something he deeply enjoyed. He had a playful sense of humor and a contagious laugh, especially when he knew someone nearby might be getting into trouble—those moments brought him great amusement.

His favorite colors were red and yellow, bright and bold, much like his personality. Douglas attended prom  proudly with tow dates, crowned Prom King, a reflection of how much he was loved and celebrated by his peers. Those moments were special not only to him, but to everyone who shared in his joy.

Douglas had a tender and expressive nature. When he felt shy, embarrassed, or upset, he would gently hide behind his forearm, a gesture those close to him came to understand as part of who he was. He had a special fondness for his nurses and caregivers, often charming them with his playful personality and warm spirit.

Family meant everything to Douglas. He shared a deep and loving bond with his father, and his family recalls how his face would light up the moment his dad entered the room. That connection was one of pure love and brought him great comfort and happiness.

Douglas will be remembered as a bright light—a young man who brought laughter, love, and unforgettable moments to those around him. Though his time here was far too short, the joy he gave and the memories he created will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Kimberly Kay Thomas, Patricia Ann Johnson, Carolyn Mitchell, April Slivers Peshlaki, Imogene Blackbear, Frances Blackbear Doctor, and Roberta Blackbear; his grandfathers, Anthony Douglas Taua, Alvin Slivers, Fred Slivers, and great grandfather Eugene Blackbear Sr.; his great-grandparents, Arthurell Thomas and Stela Bessie Roman Nose Blackbear; his uncle, Henry Martin Blackbear; and his aunt, Marlyn Blackbear.

Douglas is survived by his parents, Quiana McCloud, and John Paul Blackbear, sisters, Amanda Nasbah Harrison of Fort Yates, North Dakota, and Danielle Makea-Johnna Blackbear of Oklahoma City; and his brothers, D’Erik Ta’Vian Nelson of Dallas, Texas, and Dwayne Toretto Nelson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; aunts Lauren Johnson, Frances Blackbear, Amanda Blackbear, uncle Erick Johnson, and grandparents Ralph and Senoria Blackbear, along with many extended family members and loved ones who will continue to cherish his memory.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the ERC Building in Watonga, Oklahoma, officiated by Jason Goodblanket. Burial will follow in the Blackbear Family Cemetery under the direction of Lee Hometown Funeral Home.

A traditional wake will be held Saturday evening, beginning at 7:00 p.m., also at the ERC Building in Watonga.