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Bob grew up in Cicero, IL and later joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After serving his country he went to the University of Illinois and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He spent his career working in engineering for a few companies including: Illinois Tool Works, Borg Warner, and Nissan. He was named on two separate U.S. Patents for his work on radiator fluid control and special oil drilling technology and worked on many other projects.
He lived in Hoffman Estates, IL and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in the neighboring town of Schaumburg. He later became a deacon and served in the bus ministry transporting children to church every Sunday. After moving to Smyrna, TN to work at Nissan, he became an active member at Northside Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN. After over 55 years of marriage, his wife Lois passed and he moved
to Mount Holly, NC and became a member of First Baptist Church of Belmont, NC.
He is survived by his children, Steve, Sharon and Shirley, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on May 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the chapel at the First Baptist Church in Belmont, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the "Storehouse Ministry"
at First Baptist Church.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Kelly family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
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