Robert "Jack" J. Kelly

Mr. Robert J. (Jack) Kelly Jack Kelly was born June 21, 1931 in Okmulgee County and longtime resident of Bartlesville, OK passed away at 7:15 P.M. on Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Cornerstone Hospital in Broken Arrow. Jack was the son of Etta (May) and Robert J. Kelly Sr. He grew up in the Liberty-Morris community and attended school there. He graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1950. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Woodson, USS Compton and USS Stoddard during the Korean Conflict. He was discharged in 1955. After serving his country he enrolled at Northeastern State University and earned his Bachelor of Science and Master Degrees in Education. While at college he met Joan Basham and they were married in 1958. Jack then began a successful career in teaching which led him to several area schools, Wann, Childers, Oglesby, and finally Bartlesville. He had a warm heart for children and encouraged them to do their best. After retiring from teaching he accepted the position of Bartlesville School Transportation Supervisor. Jack was of the Baptist faith and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved camping. His hobbies were working in his shop and gardening. He approached each day anticipating an adventure full of excitement, love and joy. Always quick to give us his smile and uplift us with his fun-loving attitude. These memories will remain forever in our hearts. He was a member of the Oklahoma Education Association, Washington County Education Association, Bartlesville Sportsmen’s Club and Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Joan; son, James Kelly and wife Jeannie of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Peggy Cox of Titusville, Florida, brother, Rev. Gerald Kelly and wife Iva of Shawnee, OK; grandson Kyle Kelly; two granddaughters Ginger and Tracy Smith. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services are planned for 2 P.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Cox and Rev. Lonnie Hoelscher officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery where full military rites will be accorded by the Ceremonial Detail of the James H. Teel American Legion Post # 105. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Harmony Baptist Church, 22050 North 4015 Road, Bartlesville, Okla, 74006 or to the Agape Mission, P.O. Box 1085, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74005. PDF Printable Version

Robert "Jack" J. Kelly

June 21, 1931 - May 4, 2015