Robert Kelly, age 90, passed away on July 1, 2026 at Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born on March 14, 1936 in the state of Illinois, he is the son of the late Roy Kelly and Vera Gray-Kelly.

Robert was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sikeston and had worked as a Chemist for the New Madrid Power Plant before retiring.

On March 10, 1956, he was married to Shirley Edgar-Kelly. She preceded him in death on January 23, 2024.

Survivors include two sons, Rick (Doris) Kelly of Ridgecrest, CA and Larry (Rita) Kelly of Sikeston, MO; one daughter, Linda (Gene) Boling of Monroe, MI; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

There will be a private memorial service held at a later date.