Robert Kellam

Dr. Robert Timothy (Tim) Kellam of Mt. Hope, WV, and Orlando, FL, passed away on December 21st, 2017. Tim was born in Binghamton, NY, on June 24, 1921 to Lawrence Jeptha and Ruth L. Manning Kellam. He attended Binghamton schools and graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, in 1942. While there, he was manager of the Freshman baseball team, head cheer leader, member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Mu Pi Delta music fraternity, Chi Lambda, Psychology society, Maroon Key, Junior Honorary Society and Konosioni Senior Honor Society. Tim entered the U.S. Naval Reserve as a deck officer in 1942, serving until the end of World War II, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Following two years of sales with General Ice Cream Corporation, he enrolled in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1948, graduating in 1952. Tim interned there 1952-1953, entering full practice in Towanda, Pennsylvania. He, his family, lived there until 1961. Deciding to re-locate, they moved to Orlando, Florida where he practiced until March of 1990. He retired primarily due to his wife's, Margaret, health. He was former president of the Florida Academy of Osteopathy, 1974-1976; was Chief of Staff at Orlando Osteopathic Hospital, High School Football team Physician, a former member of Rotarian and Optimist Clubs, and belonged to the First Presbyterian Churches in Orlando and Mt. Hope. Tim enjoyed golf, photography, backpacking and being with his family. Tim was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret Davidson Kellam and a brother, Larry Kellam. He is survived by his widow, Shirley Kellam, his four children, Carol Stringfellow (Marvin)of Abilene, TX, Linda Barker (Silas) of Sanford, FL, David Kellam (Lana) of Orlando, FL and Bruce Kellam of Zephyr Hills, FL. Also he is survived by a brother, Dr. David Kellam (Delores) of Sanford, FL and a sister, Marilyn Tannenhouse of Homosassa Springs, FL.