Robert "Bob" Cleeland, 62, of Wagoner, OK passed away on January 20, 2011 in Tulsa. He was born on February 20, 1948 in Seattle to James and Inez (Hulme) Cleeland. Bob graduated from high school in Hartshorne, OK in 1966. He received his BA in 1970 and his MA in 1973 in Education from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. In 1976 Bob completed his Education Specialist degree from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. Bob is survived by his wife, Kay (Hickman) Cleeland of the home. They would have celebrated 42 years of marriage on January 21. Bob and Kay enjoyed travel to the Southwest, and Bob especially liked Southwest art. He had a natural talent and love for music and could play by ear. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Bob will be remembered by his students and players he coached, his colleagues, and many wonderful friends. His intellect, his ability to bring out the best in everyone he met, his great love for animals, and the great success in any endeavor in which he was involved will not be forgotten. Bob had a long and successful career in teaching and in coaching basketball for twenty-five years, during which he celebrated 300 wins. He received honors for both teaching and coaching. Some of the schools in which he taught and coached were Pittsburg, Enid, Union, Southwest Missouri State University and Phillips University in Enid, OK, and the University of Arkansas, where he was assistant coach and a recruiter. Bob's next challenge was in development for non-profit organizations and higher education. His career in development began at Phillips University. He then worked for the National Benevolent Association in St. Louis, MO, the National Benevolent Foundation and Eureka College in Eureka, IL. Bob semi-retired in 2008. He and Kay moved to Wagoner while he continued working in development. He co-authored the book, "Bridging the Gaps" with three of his closest associates. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Mallett Funeral Home in Wagoner. Mr. Joe Jones, past interim President of Phillips University, will officiate. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity, the American Cancer Society, or the Humane Society.