Roy Nelson Kelley

Roy Nelson Kelley, Age 89, of Hamilton, passed away June 14, 2008 at Hospice of Hamilton He was born April 2, 1919 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Frank and Margaret (Murray) Kelley. He was a member of the West Side Church of Christ. On September 7, 1940 he was united in holy matrimony to Martha Keller. After 65 years of marriage, she preceded him in death in 2005. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Sharon Lee Lackey; a son, Frank M. Kelley; grandsons, Donovan Kelley, Brandon Kelley, Dr. Roy Lackey and David Lackey and great grandchildren, Spencer, Cameron, Ryan, Sarah, Tyler Lackey and Skylin Kelley. Mr. Kelley attended Hamilton schools, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1937. He also attended Miami University, the University of Cincinnati and the Industrial Training Institute in Chicago. He taught industrial instrumentation at the Miami Valley Institute of Technology and completed courses in Radio Engineering at Capital Radio Engineering Institute. Forty seven years of Mr. Kelley's working career was spent at Champion International in research and as an instrument technician and supervisor. He was a past president of the Champion Management Association and the institutional representative to the Explorer Scouts. After retirement, he was employed as consultant to the Science and Technology Center. His military service in World War II was in the Army Air Corps serving from March 9, 1944 to November 5, 1948. He was a senior/life member of the Instrument Society of America, a member of the Technical Assn. of the Pulp and Paper Industry, a member of Hugh L Bates Lodge No. 686, F&AM and a licensed amateur radio operator for over fifty years. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Edith Doyle, Ruby Berger and Opal Strand. He leaves behind a brother, Ralph Kelley and sisters, Eunice June Halcomb and Jeanetta Garrett. In addition he leaves many wonderful friends, who contributed to a full and fulfilling life. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. at West Side Church of Christ, 1190 Stahlheber Road. Memorials may be directed to West Side Church of Christ.

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Roy Nelson Kelley

June 14, 2008