Robert J. Kelley Jr.

Robert "Bob" J Kelley , Jr, 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Lebanon, Ohio.  He was preceeded in death by his beloved wife "Sue", Carolyn Ann Kelley (nee McCormick), his parents, Robert, Sr and Margaret (nee Rippe) Kelley and brother James Kelley.  He is survived by his children Robert J (Carol) Kelley, III, Cathy Richardson (Kevin), Scott Kelley (Betsy), and Tim (Annie) Kelley, along with grandchildren Cassandra, Bobby (Michelle), David (Diamond), Stephen, Timmy (Alyssia), Stella, Silas and Mason and great grandchildren Brayden, Eli, Danika and Malachi.  He also is survived by brothers Patrick (Donna) and Danny (Lynn) along with with several nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

Bob loved horses and traveled with the rodeo for many years.  He loved a good auction, enjoyed trading and bargaining and swapping horse tales.  He spent many years in life driving a dump truck and enjoyed a good cup of coffee and the company of his morning coffee buddies or at the kitchen table with Sue.  One of his most cherished relationship was the friendships he had with the Amish community.  Bob was known to many as a protector and provider, whether it was his immediate family, extended family, neighbor, friend or stranger.

Visitation at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 on Monday November 20, 2017 from 10 am until time of Service at 11 am lead by Rev. Fred Cook.  Interment at Mound Cemetery in Monroe, Ohio following the service.

To send condolences, visit Muellerfunerals.com 513-398-9100