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October 15, 2025

Bunnie Bruce McCosar

April 26, 1938 – October 12, 2025

Bunny Bruce McCosar, an Okmulgee resident, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home. He was born April 26, 1938, in Claremore. Mr. McCosar was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Viewing will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 12-6 p.m. at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Okmulgee. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Many Springs Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Cornell-Tea Cemetery.

Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mr. McCosar’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.

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