During his working life, he was a master mechanic at Greenville Water System, where he retired after twenty plus years. With a talent of teaching others his mechanic skills, his legacy will live on with the teachings that were passed down. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and his faithful companion Abby. He often competed in horse shows, barrel racing, and riding for fun.
Bobby is survived by his daughter Sherry Moore (Gene); his grandson Nathan Moore; his son Keith Kelley (Julie); his granddaughter Haley Kelley and his brother Tony Kelley
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Arlice Kelley; his wife of 54 years Ruth Ann Kelley; his brother Claude T. Kelley; two sisters Lois Helen Towe and Dorothy Jane Roper.
A visitation for Bobby will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, South Carolina 29671, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm.
Flowers are accepted or Contributions in Bobby's memory may be made to Interim HealthCare (Hospice) of Greenville, 100 Verdae Blvd, Suite 200, Greenville, South Carolina 29607 US.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.