Bob Kellow

 Bob was on the Genealogy Friends Board for years and was married to Brenda Kellow, our founding president. Please keep Bob and his family in your thoughts and prayers. 

 Robert Strong Kellow

Robert Strong Kellow passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and his longtime, wonderful caregiver on July 3, 2025 in Richardson, Texas. He was born October 17, 1937 in Jacksonville, FL to James Campbell Kellow & Mattie Jane (Singletary) Kellow.
Bob, always prepared, wrote his own obituary in simplest terms, but we who loved him know his life was too rich to leave it at that. An extraordinary man who made a memorable imprint on those around him, his deep love for family and friends left no doubt how much we meant to him.

Bob worked passionately and genuinely loved what he did. Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1959 from University of Florida. He then moved to Richardson, Texas, joining Collins Radio Co., which became Rockwell International and ultimately Alcatel. In 1993 after 34 service years, Bob retired as Business Manager of Alcatel's Lightwave (Fiber Optic) Dept.

Bob innovated nascent technologies, including emerging military radio programs, satellite telecom and fiber optics. While so engaged, he directed development of several high-power microwave amplifiers. After retiring, Bob consulted for another 20+ years, designing earth stations for Andrews Corp/Andrews Satellite.

An avid ham radio operator, Bob held his license since 1952 as W5LWY and earned his Expert License, W5LT. A longtime member of the Collins Collectors Assoc., Lone Star DX Association, ARRL, and other radio clubs, he also was a member of Beta Theta Pi, Sons of the American Revolution, and Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries.

Bob was predeceased by his lovely wife of 58 years, Brenda Burns Kellow, and survived by their two daughters: Elizabeth Kellow of TX and Renee Quattromani and her husband, Marc, and grandsons, Nicolas and Michael of OR. Also predeceasing him were Jacksonville, FL siblings Betty Jane Kellow Weekley, James Campbell Kellow, Jr., Doris Marie Kellow Barnwell, and Grace Johnston Kellow Goldsmith of Visalia, CA. The Family plans a private ceremony and invites donations to Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries.

For those mourning his loss, may your memories of Bob bring comfort and strength. He is forever in our hearts.