Harold " Robert" Kelley, age 80 of Briceville, TN passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at his home. Robert was born on December 25, 1930 in Florence, Colorado to the late Ernest and Bertha Kelley. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed wood working and spending time with his family. Robert was a United States Navy veteran having served in Korea and Vietnam where he received numerous medals.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brothers, Glen, Forest, Alvin, and Richard Kelley; Sisters, Patricia Gonzales and Velma Rosenblad.

Robert is survived by his:
Loving wife of many years........Ellen Kelley of Briceville
Sons..........................................Harold Kelley and wife Debra of Oliver
Springs
Eugene Kelley and wife Tammie of Oliver
Springs
Daughters.................................Sheila Archer of Briceville
Cheryl Seiber and husband Marvin of
Acworth, GA
Very Special Niece...................Bertha Brinkmeir of Freeport, Illinois
Special Friend...........................Ken Gaines of Lancing, TN
12 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren

The family will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6-8PM. Robert's funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Graves Gap Baptist Church at 2:00PM with Rev. Johnny Randolph and Rev. Steve Randolph officiating. His interment will follow at the Brown-Lowe Cemetery with full military honors by the East Tennessee Honor Guard. You may also view Robert's guestbook online at holleygamblefh.com. Holley Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.