Robert Allen Kelvington

Robert Allen Kelvington, 80, of Meadowlands, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 9, 1944, in Moundsville, W.Va., a son of the late John Verne and Margaret Rose Simmons Kelvington. Robert honorably served in the United States Navy in 1962. He continued to serve his country until his discharge in 1968. He was very proud of his military service. Robert completed his GED in 1985. He worked as a Machinist in the prominent Washington glass manufacturing company Ball Glass. He made glass pigments at Drakenfeld, now known as DMC 2. He retired from UBET on June 14 of this year at the age of 80. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, golfing, hanging with his buddy - Kim Adkins, boating, waterskiing, hunting and camping, but above all, doing all these things with his family. Robert was still working on cars in his 80th year. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Mae Kelvington, whom he married on August 26, 1966; his son, John Robert Kelvington; and daughters, Peggy Ann and Bobbi Jo Kelvington; brother, John "Jack" G. Kelvington; sister, Patricia (the late Jim) Hull; grandchildren: John Robert Kelvington Jr. (Makaylee), Breanna Rose Snyder (Michael), Samuel Glenn Kelvington (Madison), Jessica Mae Cole (Chris), Elizabeth Rose Kelvington and Aubree Lee Workman; great-grandchildren: Michael Jr. and Jameson Snyder, Jentrie Kelvington, Cierra and Elizabeth Cole and another beloved great-grandchild due in January, 2026; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his brother, Gary Wyatt Kelvington. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Robert's life at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, at Shiloh Fellowship Church in Washington, 147 Griffith Avenue, with Pastor Robert Rizor officiating. The celebration will continue at "The Garage." William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, assisted the family in their time of need. Additional information and guestbook are available at NealFuneralHome.com.