Ronnie Kelley

Ron Kelley, of Oktaha, Oklahoma passed from this life January 16, 2021 in the NW Medical Center, Bentonville, Arkansas.  He was born September 10, 1949 in Lubbock, Texas to Alfred and Wilma (Smith) Kelley. Ron grew up in Seagraves, Texas and graduated high school in 1968.    

Ron was a Baptist.  He worked as an electrical & HVAC technician, retiring after 33 years with OG&E as well as holding a contractor license for them.  Ronnie enjoyed his life through fishing, hunting, horseback riding, dancing, cooking bbq, and entering cook offs with family and friends.  He loved making old things new again by rebuilding and restoring them, but most of all, he loved working cattle and horse’s with his son Rickey.

Ron was preceded in death by his dear wife, Anna Jo Kelley and his parents.

Ron is survived by his son, Rickey Kelley of Sulphur, Oklahoma; brothers, Gary Kelley and wife Dana of Las Vegas, Nevada and Bruce Kelley of Lubbock, Texas; sister, Carolyn Christopher and husband Curtis of Ingram, Texas; three grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and his best friend Rascal, his dog.

Ron will be dearly missed by his family, friends and Rascal.

No services will be held at this time.  The memorial will be held at a later date

Arrangements are under the direction of Checotah Funeral Service, Checotah, Oklahoma.  Condolences may be left on the website: checotahfuneralservice.com.

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