Robert William "Bob" Jellison

Robert William "Bob" Jellison obituary, Hutchinson, KS

Robert William "Bob" Jellison

Robert Jellison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elliott Mortuary & Crematory - Hutchinson on Mar. 20, 2025.

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Robert W. "Bob" Jellison, 93, died March 18, 2025 at Pittsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburg. He was born on September 19, 1931, in Glendale, KS, to Guy William and Josephine Amelia (Radke) Jellison.
Bob graduated from Garnett High School in 1949. He worked at a Gas Pipeline Serviceman for Williams Pipeline. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman; he was a scoutmaster for 22 years. He was a member at First Christian Church, Lyons.
On March 30, 1950, Bob married Barbara Lou Nichols, in Welda, KS. They shared over 73 years of marriage, prior to her death on July 7, 2023.
Bob is survived by: his children, Dale (Tomi) Jellison of Hutchinson, Donald (fiancée Nelda Slider) Jellison of Skiatook, OK, Phyllis Webb of Memphis, TN; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Jellison of Mansfield, WA; and sister-in-law, Joyce Jellison of Arleta, CA.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife; and two siblings.
In respect of Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family burial will be held at a later date in Welda Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67501.

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