Ronald Kellams Obituary
Ronald Kellams, 85 of Mitchell, Indiana entered into eternal rest on November 18th, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born in New Albany, Indiana on February 21st, 1940 to Noble Jessie and Faye L. (Apple) Kellams.
Ron was preceded in death by his Parents.
He was a 1958 graduate of Springs Valley High School, was a mechanic and in 1968 started his own garage in Mitchell, worked at several local auto parts stores. Ron drove a school bus for more than 50 years at Mitchell and Springs Valley Schools.
Ron enjoyed working on vehicles, going to shooting matches and loved driving the school bus.
He is survived by:
Companion - Debra Jackson of Mitchell, Indiana
Brother – Eddie Kellams (Helen) of West Baden Springs, Indiana
Several Nieces and Nephews
FUNERAL CEREMONY
A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted by Pastor John Moffatt on Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home with burial to follow at Ames Chapel Cemetery.
VISITATION
Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, November 24th, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana. Condolences may be made on our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
9640 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432
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