Robert Hugh McKelvy

Maxine, I have so many great memories of Bob and you. He and I reported to Amarillo AFB on May 24, 1951, Bob's 21st birthday. I used to ride home with you and Bob from Amarillo when he was stationed there. We had so much fun on 31st street with Buddy, Bob Wood, J.Q. and Bob and I, and then as a Wrangler. He was a great person and I will miss him.

It was once said,People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel." Thank you Mr. McKelvy (Bob) for always making me feel accepted and loved. You will be in hearts, forever.....Jane Bridwell

Bob was one of those handful of people...and i mean 1 o2 I have met in my life that lived his character, faith, integrity without using words. He was a gentle giant and i cannot imagine there is anyone he ever met that did not feel the energy of love coming from him. He was a pillar of strength for many beyond his family, including me. He will be sadly missed but an example for future generations. I am sad but at peace that he is finally in a perfect place and away from the pain the last couple of years tormented his physical body with. Again, he carried all that with a dignity that only Bob could!

Maxine, I am saddened by your deep loss. I admired, respected, and enjoyed having Bob as a classmate, teammate, and friend at good old LHS. His obituary is deservedly glowing. I knew from those days that he would always live up to such lofty accolades. He was one of the very best of the genuine, genuinely good folks in our class. I enjoyed visiting a little with you and with Bob at a couple of “recent” class reunions. I envision him as having selected a mansion in Heaven and being in the process of furnishing it like no other.

He was truly a good friend and he will be missed.
Bob Hamilton
a Wrangler from Texas Tech

Many people knew the name but did not know the great man behind the name. God bless all the family on this great loss

A true gentle-man of integrity who had an enormous capacity for caring and giving…he was my hero.

Friend of long standing.

RIP Mr. Mckelvey, You served God, Country, and community well

What an amazing life and legacy. The McKelvy family is truly blessed!

We still have some of the fine pieces of furniture we purchase from his store these 40 years later in our Seattle home. Bob was the greatest: man of integrity, welcome, community supporter and friend. The Rev Dr. Robert D. Nicholson, former senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Lubbock, TX

Dear McKelvy family, I was so sad to learn of Bob's death. He was indeed a kind person to EVERYBODY, and I know you will miss him so much. Please know we are praying for you to have the peace and comfort of our Lord...that He will put His arms around you and keep you very close.