Robert Ford Kelley Sr. Obituary
The passing of Robert Ford Kelley Sr. of Columbus, Georgia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 25, 2025 at the age of 106. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Ford Kelley Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Will Kelley and Littie Hardison Kelley; his wife Flossie McCray; his son Robert Ford Kelley, Jr.; and his son-in-law Alvin Le'Nard Harris.
He is survived by: his children, William Kelley, Carolyn Kelly Wilson, Shirley Burnette (Henry), Doris Baker (Herman), Dorothy Herring (Otis) and Rosalyn Kelley Harris (late Alvin); his siblings-in-law, Joe McCray, Lillie Tutt and Brenda Kelley; his nephew Harold Kelley; his caregiver Alberta Moore; his grandchildren, Robert F. Kelley, III, Tamika Ward, Dawn A. Wilson, Marcus K. Wilson (Ameisa), Daryl R. Burnette, Herman Kenneth Baker (Jacqueline), Derek L. Burnette, Robyn D. Kelley, Kelley Baker Whigham (Jerry), Addison Kelley, Alvin Le'Nard Harris II, David K. Herring, Duriel Kelley and Otis Donovan Herring; his great grandchildren, Lamont Tolliver, Keosha Brunette, Kenuan Tobias Baker, Briana N. Wilson, Tobias Edwards, Kennedy M. Wilson, Omarion Edwards, Cameron Baker, Kristopher Baker, Addison Sherrod Kelley, Sakari K. Wilson and Kamora Wesby; and his great great grandchild Kylan Baker. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Progressive Funeral Home (4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church (409 Ford Dr, Columbus, GA 31907).
