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Obituaries

February 17, 2013

Robert Eugene Kelley

Aug. 4, 1956 — Feb. 14, 2013

The Duncan Banner

WAURIKA — Robert Eugene Kelley was born Aug. 4, 1956 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Hester and Freida Fewell Kelley.

He passed from this life Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at the age of 56.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Waurika with the Rev. Karen Slater officiating. Burial will be in the Waurika Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Waurika.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today with family receiving visitors from 6-8 p.m.

He and Dianna Gail Knutson Kelley were married Nov. 4, 1977 in Waurika. To this union, two children were born: Brandi Michelle and Clint Eugene.

He was a Methodist.

He ran Robert Kelley Trucking as a self-employed truck driver for 35 years and diesel mechanic at offshore energy services after moving to Yukon in 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hester and Freida Kelley; brother, Richard Paul Kelley; uncle and aunt: Rondell and Betty Fewell.

He is survived by his wife Gail; son Clint Kelley of Yukon; daughter Brandi Waldroup and husband Allan Waldroup of Duncan; grandchildren: McKenzie Michelle Dean and Allison Brooke Waldroup; brothers Mark Kelley and wife Toni, Dillard Kelley and wife Glenda; nieces and nephews: Rhonda Kelley, Chad and Stephanie Kelley, Jacelyn and Allison Kelley, Chad Kelley Lehew and wife Tammy Lehew and Bailey Lehew.

Robert had a such a deep love for his family, nieces, nephews, and all. He always had a story to tell, never without words. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his grand daughters.

He enjoyed watching Swamp People, Duck Dynasty, and many other reality shows.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.dudleyfuneralhomes.com

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