Bevis, Robert Hal passed away June 1, 2012, in Lake Placid, FL. Hal was born March 1, 1955, in Louisville, KY to Dr. Robert and Suzanne Bevis. Upon his graduation from DeSoto High School, Class of 1973, Hal attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College and then earned a bachelor degree in Animal Science from the University of Florida, College of Agriculture, Class of 1978. While attending University of Florida Hal was on the award winning beef cattle judging team. His life was foremost dedicated to his daughter, Sage, and secondly everything involving cattle. He spent his life s work as a beef cattle broker & producer. One of his greatest pleasures was riding a good cow horse with Sage at his side. Those sharing time with Hal enjoyed his stories of Cracker Cowboys adventures and wrecks, as well as anecdotes of family and friends. He was an excellent barbeque chef and shared his expertise with others for their enjoyment. Hal s multidimensional thinking and humorous conversations will be missed by his first cousin John Yelvington. He is survived by his daughter, Sage Bevis, his mother, Suzanne Bevis, his sister Linda Crankshaw (Earle), brother Bill Bevis, nephew Wade Crankshaw, and niece Alicia Crankshaw. A visitation will be conducted from 10:00AM until 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home. A Celebration of Hal s life will be at 11:00AM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, 50 No. Hillsborugh Avenue, Arcadia, FL In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, 1813 Cecil Webb PL, Live Oak, FL Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, FL is in charge of arrangements.