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Charles Kellough Obituary
CHILLICOTHE: Charles Edward Kellough, 83, of Chillicothe, died 9:14 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus unexpectedly.
He was born November 8, 1930, in Ross County, to the late Harvey E. Sr. and Faye L. Robinson Kellough. On August 2, 1950, he married the former Ruth M. Ward who died March 1, 2011.
Surviving are children, Chuck (Cathy) Kellough, Toby (Kathy) Kellough, Tom (Kim) Kellough, Kevin Kellough, Tracy (Mendy) Kellough and Marsh (Bill) Davis, all of Chillicothe; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry (Cathy) Kellough, Howard (Debbie) Kellough and Barry (Tammy) Kellough, all of Chillicothe; sisters, Hazel (John) Berry, of Chillicothe and Estella Childres, of Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Leonard, Harvey E. Jr., Franklin D. and Clifford L. Kellough and a sister, Ruth Newland.
Charles attended Spud Run Church. He retired from the Chillicothe Telephone Company and had worked as a Special Deputy for the Ross County Sheriff for 47 years. Charles was a Harrison Township Volunteer Fireman and a Harrison Township Trustee for 13 years. He was also a former wrestler. Charles loved to help anyone in need.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Arlie Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Charleston Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call at Ware's from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday.
You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com
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Candy mutter
September 3, 2014
so so for your loss, loved talking to him, always had somethin funny to say...he will be missed..
Michael and Peg Grimes
September 1, 2014
Just learned of Eddie's passing - our condolences to all of you. Spud Run won't be the same.
Frank & Bev Higley
August 31, 2014
Toby, Kathy and family: Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherryl & Nate Carroll
August 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Rita Collins
August 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Will never forget your Dad...he always loved to tease me. Praying for your family.
Jennifer Shipley
August 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Eddie was a great guy. He can now join Ruth in paradise. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
Scott Donahue's sister
Beth Blair-Mollett
August 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Robin Rider
August 30, 2014
So sorry for your family's loss Eddie was a wonderful man.thoughts & prayers for you all. From Phil&Robin Rider&girls
Andy Newland
August 29, 2014
To Kevin and the family, so sorry to hear of Eddies passing. I always said he was dad's twin brother!
Phil & Tina Park
August 29, 2014
Eddie was such a good man who always went out of his way to talk to you, such a great loss for the family, he will be missed by many.
Judy Summers
August 29, 2014
To the Kellough family.
He was such a good grampa to Dakota and Bryce and also such a kind man to me. My prayers are with you.
MIKE MURRAY
August 29, 2014
so sorry for your loss.I have so many good memories of EDDIE.
Kate Merritt
August 29, 2014
Tom and Kim, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love you!
Ted C. Ely
August 29, 2014
Eddie will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
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