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Robert Kelso

February 6, 1933 - August 28, 2007
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Friday 8/31, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Thursday 8/30, 6:18 pm

Robert "Bob" Kelso, 74, of Garden City, Texas, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at the Home Hospice House of Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Howard Stovall, officiating. Interment will follow at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home.He was born on February 6, 1933, in Heidenheimer, Texas and married Jayne Miller on February 21, 1954 in Bloomington, Illinois. Bob served 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was a longtime resident of Garden City. He received his master's degree in education in 1980 from UTPB. He taught two years and was elementary principal for 18 years with Glasscock County ISD. He was passionate about education for children. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing, was an avid sports fan and always attended sports events. He was a devoted husband, father and "PaPa".Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and taught the Adult Sunday School Class.Survivors include his wife, Jayne Kelso of Garden City; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Robbie O'Daniel of Coahoma; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Jean Kelso of Big Spring, Ken and Kim Kelso of Santo, and Billy and Shanda Kelso of Post; eight grandchildren, Clayton Kelso and wife, Kelsey, Kelli Mount, Chance O'Daniel, Brendon Kelso, Kelsi Kelso, Kade Kelso, Kara Kelso and Brody Kelso; two great grandchildren, Case Mount and Coby Mount; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Joyce Kelso and Wayne and Linda Kelso all of Temple; an aunt, Norma Lee Sablach of Rogers; his step mother, Norma Jean Kelso of Round Rock, and a step sister, Kay Norton of Round Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Desta Drive, Suite 220E, Midland, Texas 79705 or Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th,, Suite A, Big Spring, Texas 79720 or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring, Suite C-32, Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Friday 8/31, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Thursday 8/30, 6:18 pm

Robert "Bob" Kelso, 74, of Garden City, Texas, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at the Home Hospice House of Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Howard Stovall, officiating. Interment will follow at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City.The familyContinue Reading

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Phyllis Carlton Clark Pitts Byrne left a message on November 30, -0001:
I started teaching at GC when I turned 24 yrs. old and I am now 52yrs. ( 28 yrs now) . Mr. Kelso was my principal for many years.I loved and respected him as an educator. He made me tough and I soon learned how to take care of myself and teach my way. Mr. Kelso left me alone and let me do my thing. He didn;t always agree but the job got done, I loved him like a father, He will be missed and I am so sorry for your family. He teased me a lot so I guess he liked me. He'll be missed
Tony Ramirez left a message on November 30, -0001:
Mrs. Kelso and family I remember how he always had a smile on his face. I even took my boys to visit him and they were also shocked to know his gone. We grieve for him here but the angels have embraced him and get the opportunity to laugh with him now. we shall see each other again one day. he is the lucky one to be in the peace ful place. our sympathy goes out to the whole family
Gary & Beverly Starr left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Cindy & family, Our deepest sympathy & prayers come your way in this time of loss. You have always been such a part of our families lives.Always there for us with the loss of Daddy & Mom. You & your family are certainly in our thoughts & prayers. Our prayers & love, Beverly & Gary Starr
Gloria & Joe Elmore left a message on November 30, -0001:
Cindy & Robbie, We are sorry for your loss. I hope your mom is doing okay. We send our love and prayers, Joe & Gloria
Randy & Becky Parker left a message on November 30, -0001:
Ken, Kim and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. We are here for you always. We love you all! Randy, Becky and family
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mikie Humphries left a message on November 30, -0001:
Preston Kelso, A man who loved God, his family and his country He will be greatly missed I am proud tho have had the privilege to call him "Big Brother" America has lost a patriot.
Allen & Vickie Kelley left a message on November 30, -0001:
Robert was the only Dad that came to two-a-day pratices everyday Don's any my Freshman year. He was a great supporter of his son's activities.
Christy Rupard Carouth left a message on November 30, -0001:
Don, I saw the obit of your Dad in today's newspaper and wanted to extend my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. God bless you in this time.
Ronnie & Voda Beth Gradine left a message on November 30, -0001:
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Humble left a message on November 30, -0001:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Pam
Mandy & Daeley Havlak left a message on November 30, -0001:
Jane & Family, I will always remember him as saying ,"Mandy do you need to come to my office.?"...... I would say no and just turn and get a big smile..... I know that this time is hard for all of you, but we must rememer that he is in a much better place and is not in pain.... Love always, Mandy & Daeley Havlak
James & Billie Procter left a message on November 30, -0001:
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking about you all & and are keeping you in our prayers. May GOD bless you & comfort you . Always James & billie
Randy and Melanie Gambrell left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our sympathies to Cindy, Robbie and the family on your loss. Please let us know if we can be of any help, we are just over the hill, just hollar.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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