William Brain Keese and his sister, Meredith, were born in Des Moines, Iowa. Brian lived in various cities but spent most of his formative years in Germantown, TN where he graduated from Germantown High School. Brian went on to attend the University of Memphis where he met his lifelong soul mate Camilla. They shared two beautiful, precious children, William Nathan and Anna Lynn Keese. Brain had a larger than life personality and loved to uplift those around him with teasing, jokes, and a love of laughter that contagiously spread to all those he came into contact with. He nicknamed all those he loved including calling his love Camilla names like "Gargasmilla" and his son Nathan, "Sha Nae Nae". He loved provoking family controversy by teasing and discussing any topic that caused those he loved to interact. He was a friend to all who demonstrated complete forgiveness and love throughout his life. Brian was a family man who most cherished spending time with his children in the outdoors. He and his family frequented Arrowhead Stadium and both he and his son were life-long Kansas City Chiefs fans. Brian spent most of his time at home working on renovation projects that lasted for years, playing sports with his children, and loving his wife. He adored his parents, Craig and Jenny Keese, as well as his sister Meredith Dobson. Brian was a dedicated and productive employee of Mayse Automotive Group for many years. Recently, he had moved on from full-time work in order to spend more time with his family and complete his college education at Missouri State University. Brian embraced life completely. He was a spiritual man who attended Abundant Life Covenant Church in downtown Springfield. Brian sought the truth and gave his life to the Lord as a young man. He thought deeply and constantly pursued his faith by reading, studying, and thinking about faith, grace, and God's love for His children. Brian demonstrated his understanding of these truths by giving his love freely to those closest to his heart. It was in this dedication to his family that he transitioned from this life into eternal life accompanied by his son. Brian and Nathan were spending time with each other while camping and fishing when a horrible storm caused a fishing accident that took them home to be with their Heavenly Father. They were together and doing what mattered most in their lives which was being with each other. Those that they leave behind take great comfort knowing that they are joined forever and they transitioned from this life into eternal life and peace. Brian is survived by his loving wife Camilla Tennyson Keese, daughter Anna Lynn Keese, Springfield, parents William Craig and Jenny Faile Keese, sister and brother in law Meredith and Scott Dobson and their children, Ava, Samuel, and Reeves of Greenville, SC, aunt and uncle Carolyn and Darryl Keese, cousins Ryan Keese, Ami Edwards, Jimmy and Kevin Coker, and dear friends Matthew and Bethany Molica. Brian has innumerable friends and loved ones as well. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William Thomas and Almeda Craig Keese and Sam J. and Jenny S. Faile and aunt and uncle, Mary Charlotte and Wallace Coker. Brian and Nathan will be missed immensely. We celebrate their lives and are extremely grateful for the blessings they will give us forever. We will love and miss them until that glorious day when we are all together again. Donations may be made to Camilla Keese and sent to: Regions Bank 2927 South Campbell Avenue Springfield, MO 65807