Tellie Rodger Kelley

Tellie Rodger Kelley, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois died 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. 

He was born December 2, 1949 in Ames, Iowa to Russell and Lois Cross Kelley.  He married Mary L. Woodside July 12, 1969 in Galesburg.  She survives. 

 

Also surviving is his mother Lois A. Kelley of Moravia, Iowa, his son, Tellie Rodger (and Jennifer) Kelley, II of Indianapolis, Indiana, his daughter, Melissa Mclaren of Galesburg, two brothers, Sherman (and Judy) Kelley of Galesburg and Mark (and Vicki) Kelley of Albia, Iowa, two sisters, Hope Allen of Ottumwa, Iowa and Judy (and David) Godby of Moravia, Iowa and seven grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, Jermaine, McKinzey, Raven, Shawn and Daniel.  He was preceded in death by his father. 

 

Rodger worked at Rock-Tenn, former Alton Box Company in Galesburg for 45 years.  He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union local #7-643 where he held numerous offices including president.  He also had a mowing service in Galesburg.  He graduated from Moravia High School, Moravia, Iowa.  He was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Galesburg. 

 

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Rev. James Ecklund will officiate.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg.  Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the chapel.  Memorials may be made to The Full Gospel Church.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.