Bob Kelso

Robert “Bob” Kelso, 70 of Jackson went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 01, 2016 at his home. He was born November 30, 1945 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Cleo Wade and Avis Steakley Kelso. He married Pamela Arnold on July 15, 1971.

He was a calendar operator for 20 years at Ludlow/Recticel in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was a member Cape County Cowboy Church and was baptized at First Assembly of God in Chaffee. He loved St. Louis Cardinals, Missouri Tiger Football and Basketball, Fishing and hunting arrowheads. Family was very important to Bob. He loved to be with his kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces and his dogs were really special to him. Most of all he spent special time with Jesus which was highlight beyond measure.

He is survived by his wife, Pam; a son, Shannon (Jackie) Kelso of Chaffee; a daughter, Jessica (Kurt) Hicks of Fruitland; a brother, David (Jackie) Kelso of Scott City; a sister, Phyllis (Donny) Ford of Pocahontas; six grandchildren, Garrett, Briahn, Sydney, Abbey Kelso, Madelyn and Reagan Hicks and two great grandchildren, Kaiden and Mitchell Kennedy and a great granddaughter due in April.

Friends may call after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Amick-Burnett Chapel in Chaffee.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday at the chapel with Rev. Donny Ford officiating.

Burial will be in Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee.