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Robert T. Kelley, Jr., age 65, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born May 14, 1956 in Altoona, a son of the late Robert T., Sr. and Joan B. (Santone) Kelley. He married Kathy L. Claar on Sept. 10, 1983 in Roaring Spring.
Surviving is his wife, Kathy; two children: Brandon M. Kelley of Altoona and Paige N. Kelley (Donavin Sabol) of Hershey; a granddaughter, Elowen, who was the light of his life; and two brothers: Stephen J. Kelley (Crisanne) of Altoona and Jeffery D. Kelley (Kelly “Lynn”) of Houston, TX.
Bob was a 1974 graduate of Altoona High School. He was veteran in the National Guard. He retired from Norfolk Southern in 2016.
He enjoyed watching old Westerns and Sci-Fi movies, and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers and Penn State football.
Friends will be received on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 3:30 until 5:30pm, immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 5:30pm, officiated by Rev. Rich Morris, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Duncansville.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
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