- Date Of Birth: November 21, 1943
- Date Of Death: December 9, 2022
- State: North Carolina
On Friday, December 9, 2022, Robert Daniel Kelley Sr. peacefully departed this life at the age of 79. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 21, 1943, to the late Queen Esther McGee Kelley and Boykin Hunter and adopted by his stepfather Ernest Kelley.
Robert had a passion for fishing and would seek out fishing trips to various places during his free time. He also loved cooking and would bless his family and friends with delicious, hand-crafted dishes on every occasion. In addition, Robert was an avid card player, who partnered with his wife Carolyn as members of the Trump Tight Bid Whist Club while living in Texas.
Robert married Carolyn Joyce Kelley on July 18, 1990. Together they traveled and established homes in Manhattan, New York; Spring, Texas and finally in Concord, North Carolina. Robert enjoyed life! He fished, cooked, volunteered and was willing to help anyone he could.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Carolyn; his children Raul Kelley; Miguel Perry and daughter-in-law Olympia; Robin Green and son-in-law Markco; Robert Kelley Jr. and daughter-in-law Fanique; grandchildren Jasmine, Ananda, Rachel, Phasja, Rayonce, Madeleine, Pharyn, Jaiden, Giselle, Josh, and Elizabeth; and brother-in-law Robert Pearman. He is further survived by a host of sorrowing family and friends.
