Robert Lee Kelley

Robert Lee Kelley, 68, of Holland, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Blytheville. Born to Linel and Evelyon Herron Kelley, he was a retired sanitation truck driver for Blytheville Public Works. Robert was a devoted family man. He loved spending his time with his wife, daughter and grandson. His hobbies included working on cars, watching wrestling, and he loved to fish.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lela Jeanette Kelley; and five brothers.

Robert is survived by one daughter, Raina (Terry) Jackson of Holland, Mo.; four brothers, Jackie (Ann) Kelley of Leachville, Glenn (Aletha) Kelley of Lexington, Tenn., Richard (Patty) Kelley of Auburn, Mo., Joe (Rita) Kelley of Hickman, Ky.; two sisters, Marie Rustin of Yukon, Okla., Sharon (Jimmy) Reed of Manila; and one grandson, Jakob Jackson.

Funeral services for Robert will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Cobb Funeral Home with pastor Keith Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at the Dogwood Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.