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Robert A. Kelso
1931 - 2010
Robert A. Kelso
1931 - 2010
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Robert Kelso Obituary
He was born February 2, 1931 in New Albany to the late Robert R. and Lessie Davidson Kelso. Bob was an attorney, being the fifth generation Kelso practicing law in New Albany. He had officially retired January 1 of this year. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Chicago, where he was also the captain of the tennis team. He was New Albany City Attorney under former Mayor Garnett Inman. He was a former member of the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners and the Indiana and Floyd County Bar Associations. Bob was an avid boater and golfer. He held club championship status several times over at both the old New Albany Country Club and Covered Bridge Golf Club.
Survivors include wife of 40 years, Emilie Stein Kelso; son, Robert M. Kelso (Loya), Indianapolis, IN; daughter, Christine "Tina" Holland (Dave), Orange Park, FL; brother, Charles D. Kelso, Sacramento, CA; grandchildren, Abraham R. Kelso, Scott David Holland, Jeffery Dean Holland and Marie Ferrante (Rich); and great-grandchildren, Gina, Sofia and Isabella.
Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany. His funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kraft Chapel with burial to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
Expressions of sympathy may go to: Floyd County Animal Rescue
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Joe Kelty
February 9, 2024
Great guy, exceptional golfer
kristin faurest
February 18, 2010
Dear Emilie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and Bob were some of my favorite family friends whom I remember from my earliest days of childhood. I always loved the way your graciousness and charm were such the perfect foil for his mischievousness and boisterousness!! I hope you're helped in your grief by the knowledge that you two enjoyed so many wonderful years together. many warm wishes - kristin
Carolyn and Lewie
February 16, 2010
Emilie, we offer our sympathy to you and all of Bob's family. We've had many great times together. We're sorry we cannot be there at these times.
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Brenda Alderman
February 16, 2010
I will be holding your family close in my thoughts and prayers!
Jo Gohmann
February 16, 2010
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Kelso. He was a good friend to my father, and I remember him as a very lively and jovial figure from my childhood. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family.
Jim Burgess
February 16, 2010
Dear Charles, I didn't really know Bob very well, but you and the rest of his family certainly have my sympathy, I guess you and I go back to about 1939 at S. Ellen Jones Elementary School.
Norman Clanney
February 15, 2010
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Tina.
Norm Clanney
Darlene McCoy
February 15, 2010
So sorry to hear the news of Mr. Kelso passing away. I will keep the family in my prayers and thoughts.
Joseph Kelty
February 15, 2010
We want to offer our sympathy to all of Robert's family & friends. He was always a fiine gentleman on and off of the golf course and we enjoyed his company at the NACC any time that he was there for any reason. We are very sad to hear of his passing.
Joe & Barbara Kelty
The Villages, FL
Paula and Tom Kresnak
February 11, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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