Ronald Fred Kelly

Ronald Fred Kelly, 73, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1952, in Morgantown, a son of the late Fred Harold Kelly and Thelma Virginia (Ringer) Kelly.

A proud graduate of the Bruceton High School Class of 1970, Ronald went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University in December of 1974. He began his career with Kentucky Power Big Sandy Power Plant and then the Beechurst Power Plant, where he retired as Assistant Plant Manager, a role he deeply valued and enjoyed.

For 44 years, Ronald was a faithful member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church. He was also active in the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and the NWTF (National Wildlife Turkey Federation). An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, but above all, he treasured time spent with his family.

Ronald is survived by his daughter, Christy Tate and her husband, Jim, of Morgantown; his three beloved grandchildren, Sydney “Siddie,” Spencer “Sixpence,” and Sawyer “Yeri”; his brother, Robert B. Kelly and wife Michele, of Bruceton Mills; and his niece, Rachel Kelly, of Morgantown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Pamela “Pam” Geraldine Kelly (Sigley), and their infant son, Ronald John Kelly.

Family and friends will be received at Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 S. Price Street, Kingwood, on Tuesday, September 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Mike Argabrite officiating.

Online condolences and sympathy gifts can be sent to the family at www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com. Kingwood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kelly family.

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