Deese, Robert Cecil, 87, of Brandon, passed away on September 19, 2008. Cecil was a loving husband and father. His family will always remember him as the strongest man they ever knew. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 61 years, Margaret; son, Bobby (Ellie) Deese, Jr.; daughters, Cecelia (Leon) Seal, Vickie (Bill) Robbins, Kathy McClamma, Penny (Steve) Voisine, and Missy (Rick) Cannon; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a funeral service on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Bible Tabernacle, 505 S. Kings Ave., Brandon. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service.