Robert Ray O'Kelley

Robert Ray O'Kelley obituary, Duncan, OK

Robert Ray O'Kelley

Robert O'Kelley Obituary

Visit the Bailes Polk Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Robert Ray O'Kelley,79, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life, Thursday, November 13, 2025.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the First Christian Church in Duncan.

Robert was born October 17, 1946 in Lawton, Oklahoma the son of Robert Earl and Maurine Lillian (Morlan) O'Kelley. Robert retired from Gabriel Ride Control in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was an active member of the First Christian Church. He served the church for over 25 years serving as daycare director and was elected as an Elder Emeritus. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda.

Survivors include his wife Rita O'Kelley of the home; children Kimberly Hood and husband Bobby, Stacey Teal and husband Brad, Heidi Cramton and husband David, Kristin Dean and husband Greg and Tyler Yarborough; grandchildren Zachery, Ethan, Emelia, Kamryn, Holden, Mollea, Abbea, Wesley, Grace, Skyler, Tayler, Hays, Brieanna and Bailey; seven great grandchildren; brother Chris O'Kelley and wife Carla as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.


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