Robert Mckell

Robert "Bobby" Kenderdine McKell Robert "Bobby" Kenderdine McKell, of Chillicothe died unexpectedly in his home, on October 7, 2005. He was born March 28, 1956 in Chillicothe, the son of Beverly (Jim) Kenworthy and Dr. David (Faye) McKell. On September 15, 1979 he married Barbara Knisley McKell, who survives. He is also survived by two loving children, Emmalee and Benjamin; sisters, Peggy (Gary) Seitz and Mary Lee Worthy; brothers, James and David (Lisa) McKell; step sisters, Sandy (Joseph) Uhrig and Carol (Richard) Peindl; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Brooks) Conn, Laurel Call and Stacia (Greg) Haas; a brother-in-law, Chuck (Patty) Knisley; many nieces; nephews; and a great niece and nephew. He was president of the Paint Valley Local School District Board of Education, a past president and coach of the Twin Youth League, and was very involved with the sporting events at Paint Valley and 4-H activities. He was a 26 year employee with Horizon Telcom, responsible for the planning and operations of the Plant, Engineering, and Operator service departments. He became vice-president of the company in 1997. He also was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Ohio Telecom Association. He graduated from Chillicothe High School and Ohio State University. He was a member of the Sunset Club, Chillicothe Country Club, and the Bainbridge Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday in the First Weslyan Church. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-9 pm Monday at the Haller Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bobby McKell Memorial Fund at the Ross County Banking Center, C/O Rod Duffy, 222 E. Main St., Chillicothe.