Robert Kelly
October 28, 1930 – August 11, 2025
Robert “Bob” Kelly passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by love.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 42 years, Dee; his son, Brandon, and grandson, Robert; and his son, Justin, daughter-in-law, Alexandra, and grandson, William; and loving cousin, Priscilla Barreiro and family.
Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1967. Following his service, he built a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in sports television. He began at NBC in accounting, worked his way up to production manager, spent time at Fox Sports and later joined CBS Sports, where he contributed as a producer for the Howard Stern Show.
Beyond his career, Bob’s life was filled with passions that reflected his vibrant spirit. Music was at the heart of who he was—he loved testing family and friends on artists and songs, often turning gatherings into joyful games of musical trivia. He also found peace on the water, whether boating along the Hudson River or enjoying the beauty of North Lake in Sun City Center.
Bob will be remembered not only for his many accomplishments but also for his sharp wit, warm humor and deep love as a husband, father, friend, father-in-law and grandfather. His legacy of laughter, kindness and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
<h3>Maj. Charles D Powell</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-43799 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2025/08/Charles-Powell-scaled-e1756397207577-119x150.jpg" alt="" width="119" height="150" />Maj. Charles D Powell (Chuck), pilot, USAF retired, passed away on August 7, 2025, at age 94.
The son of Charles William and Mildren Kramer Powell, he was born on October 28, 1930, in Akron, Michigan.
He grew up in Akron, graduated from Akron High School and received his bachelor's degree from Alma University in Alma, Michigan.
He joined the Air Force as a navigator, then a pilot until his retirement from service.
Among his many interests were his success as a sail boat racer, winning many trophies over the years, and his love of golf.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, whom he married in July of 1960.
He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Lynn; her husband, Michael McGinty; grandchildren, Stephen and Catherine, of Unionville, Connecticut; his granddaughter, Tasha; great-grandchildren Tristan and June, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Laurene D. Powell; niece, Sue; nephew, Chuck, of Bay City, Michigan; cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his only son, David R. Powell, of Sun City; his brothers, William (Bill) and Elwood; sisters, Audry, Ethel and Thelma.
A service to honor Chuck's life will be at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 42 years, Dee; his son, Brandon, and grandson, Robert; and his son, Justin, daughter-in-law, Alexandra, and grandson, William; and loving cousin, Priscilla Barreiro and family.
Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1967. Following his service, he built a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in sports television. He began at NBC in accounting, worked his way up to production manager, spent time at Fox Sports and later joined CBS Sports, where he contributed as a producer for the Howard Stern Show.
Beyond his career, Bob’s life was filled with passions that reflected his vibrant spirit. Music was at the heart of who he was—he loved testing family and friends on artists and songs, often turning gatherings into joyful games of musical trivia. He also found peace on the water, whether boating along the Hudson River or enjoying the beauty of North Lake in Sun City Center.
Bob will be remembered not only for his many accomplishments but also for his sharp wit, warm humor and deep love as a husband, father, friend, father-in-law and grandfather. His legacy of laughter, kindness and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
<h3>Maj. Charles D Powell</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-43799 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2025/08/Charles-Powell-scaled-e1756397207577-119x150.jpg" alt="" width="119" height="150" />Maj. Charles D Powell (Chuck), pilot, USAF retired, passed away on August 7, 2025, at age 94.
The son of Charles William and Mildren Kramer Powell, he was born on October 28, 1930, in Akron, Michigan.
He grew up in Akron, graduated from Akron High School and received his bachelor's degree from Alma University in Alma, Michigan.
He joined the Air Force as a navigator, then a pilot until his retirement from service.
Among his many interests were his success as a sail boat racer, winning many trophies over the years, and his love of golf.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, whom he married in July of 1960.
He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Lynn; her husband, Michael McGinty; grandchildren, Stephen and Catherine, of Unionville, Connecticut; his granddaughter, Tasha; great-grandchildren Tristan and June, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Laurene D. Powell; niece, Sue; nephew, Chuck, of Bay City, Michigan; cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his only son, David R. Powell, of Sun City; his brothers, William (Bill) and Elwood; sisters, Audry, Ethel and Thelma.
A service to honor Chuck's life will be at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida.