Robert James, Jim Kellis

KELLIS, Robert James “Jim”, age 70, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at his home. Jim retired from the manufacturing/retail industry having worked for NCR and Macy’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert O. and Opal Kellis and grandson Ryan. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty (nee Riggs); son, Keith Kellis; 3 daughters, Cheryl (David) Terkoski, Tammy (Joe) Schueler and Michelle Lucente; and 3 sisters, Charlotte Wise, Jackie Ward and Pam Geronemus; grandchildren include Alexandra, Nicholas, Andrew, Zachary, Jacob and Katie Rose. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Vitas Hospice/Vitas Continuous Care organization for their care and compassion. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., where funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday. Burial in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. In memory of Jim, contributions may be made to Ohio Parkinson Foundation, Southwest Region, 325 N. Third St. Fairborn, Ohio 45324 or The Alzheimer’s Assoc., Miami Valley Chapter 3797 Summit Glen Dr. Ste. G100 Dayton, Ohio 45449. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429