Robert Everett Bevill, a beloved father, husband, and dog grandfather, passed away on February 25, 2021, at age 83. Robert was born on August 14, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, and over the years resided in Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, Utah, Arizona, and Louisiana. He is survived by sons Scottie Bevill and wife Diane of Springfield, Illinois, Jeffrey Bevill and wife Jennifer of Walker, Louisiana, and his dog Nikki II. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Glenda A. Bevill, his father and mother Robert Everett Jones, Jr., and Lilith Locke Jones and his adopted guardian (Earnest E. Bevill and family) of Pasadena, Texas. Robert graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. with a degree in economics. He earned his masters degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona. Robert spent most of his career as a Rehabilitation Specialist and served in the roles of teacher, sign language instructor, psychologist, drivers education teacher, mentor; received substantial awards, certifications, and recognition for his work in the deaf community. He retired at age 65 from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services in Baton Rouge. Robert was active in the community serving as the first deaf deacon at Levy Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the board of trustees for the Texas School for the Deaf, and volunteering as a member on various other Boards. Robert was an Eagle Scout and an outdoorsman; he enjoyed maintaining his vegetable garden, cooking, and fishing. A private ceremony will be held at the final resting place, Crestlawn Memorial Park, in Conway, Arkansas, at a future date. In place of flowers, please send donations to Gallaudet University Alumni Fund or an animal rescue of choice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Illinois, is respectfully taking care of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.