Robert Leon O'Kelley Sr.

September 21, 1938 - November 17, 2020

Robert Leon O’Kelley, age 82 of Hermitage, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born in Manchester, TN on September 21, 1938 to the late Henry Franklin and Mary Thaw O’Kelley. Mr. O’Kelley retired from H.G. Hill after 50 years of service. He was an avid golfer and bowler, and in his earlier years he enjoyed racing at the Nashville Speedway and at Highland Rim. He was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers, Cincinnati Reds, Joe Theismann and the Washington Redskins, and later the Tennessee Titans. Mr. O’Kelley was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Jon Ann O’Kelley. He is survived by his children, Robert Leon (Pat) O’Kelley Jr., Lillian Michelle (Richie) Williams, and William Ray O’Kelley; siblings, Pearl Goin, Fred (Frances) O’Kelley, and Thomas (Juanita) O’Kelley; grandchildren, Matthew Allan Williams and Meagan Grace (Robert) Dunn; and many other family members and friends. A celebration of Mr. O’Kelley’s life will be held at a later date and arrangements will be announced when available. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.