Theodore Junior Kelley

Theodore Junior Kelley, age 87, a lifetime resident of Rogers, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was born in Rogers on April 29, 1928, to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Bessie (Rounds) Kelley. From 1950 to 1985, Mr. Kelley worked at Pete’s 66 station at Fourth and Walnut in downtown Rogers. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Terry Carter and husband Gary, Pat Kelley and wife Jean, all of Rogers; brother, James Kelley and wife Judy of Rogers; sister, Betty Ward of Garfield; grandchildren, Eric and Michael Halley, Cassandra Matthews, Ashley McGarrah, Kiauna Maynard; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carlene (Poe) Kelley, and a sister, Joann Hill. Graveside services will be held at 1pm on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Ruddick Cemetery near Garfield. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.