Kelsey, Robert Allen "Bob" Kelsey peacefully passed away on June 15th, 2011 in Austin, TX. A native of Dallas, born on June 26th, 1947 and raised in Arcadia Park, he graduated from Sunset High School in 1965, served proudly as a decorated Navy Corpsman with the Third Marine Division at the DMZ in Vietnam "68 & "69, attended college, and worked in the healthcare industry his entire life to help others- most recently for Laboratory Supply Company since 2002. His wife of 30 years, Kathryn Kenny Kelsey, and four children- Cathi Kelsey Shields, Michael Allen Kelsey, Ryan Scott Kelsey, and Katelyn Marie Kelsey along with four grandchildren, Grandpa and life-long friends survive Bob. His brothers Bill Kelsey, Mack Kelsey, and sister Mary Baggarly, as well as a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and cousins also survive him. His parents, William Herbert Kelsey, Jr. and Betty Ruth White Kelsey, preceded Bob in death along with his brother Gary Wayne Kelsey. Our entire family would like to express our gratitude to the staff at Seton Hospital for their compass-ionate care. We have been truly blessed to have had Bob in our lives. Thank you for your Service to our country and the countless lives you saved.
Cynthia Jane Renner
He will be missed by many for a his good works and kindnesses!
Pamela Newnam (Williams)
Sounds like he had a meaningful life and loving family. I hadn't kept up with Robert since school days; but, I do remember him well. He was in the band with me at Stockard, and his sister Mary was with my sister Penny. Robert was a very nice, quiet, cute guy. We went steady for a short time in the 7th grade. My deepest sympathy to his family on his passing. RIP Robert.
Fairy Narramore (Cooper)
I'm so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. I grew up across the street from Robert, Mary, & Gary in Arcadia Park. We had a lot of fun through the years & he was like a brother to me. I'm so glad to hear that he was so blessed with family and a successful career. He was a good guy, and I know he will be missed.
Fairy Narramore Cooper
Carletta (Corkey) Connally (Brigance)
I was deeply saddened to read the news of Robert's passing. I went to school with him as far back as Arcadia Park Elementary. He was a genuinely kind person. I have nothing but fond memories of having him as a classmate. It seems he had a blessed life with all his aunts, uncles, cousins, remaining siblings, children, and grandchildren. Rest in peace, Robert, you will be missed I'm sure.