Bobby Dean Kelsay, 76, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1949 in Gadberry, KY to the late Paul and Alene Kimbler Kelsay. 

Mr. Kelsay was of the Christian faith and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed being outdoors, mowing, tinkering in his garage, riding horses, playing softball and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 56 years: Kaylene Spires Kelsay of Campbellsville, KY

2 children: Mark Kelsay of Campbellsville, KY and Melissa Whitley (Mark) of Smiths Grove, KY

2 grandchildren: Caitlyn Kelsay and Briar Whitley

1 great-granddaughter: Adaline Kelsay

3 sisters: Pauline Robinson of Campbellsville, KY, Mary Bush (Danny) of Onieda, TN and Wanda Hatcher (Danny) of Columbia, KY

Brothers & sisters-in-law: Tommy Spires (Marsha), Jeralyn Spires (Pam), Keven Spires (Rita), Anthony Spires (Vickie), Treva Helm, Deretha Powell and Renee Reeves (Dennis)

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Aaron Kelsay, a brother, Jerry Kelsay, and three brothers-in-law: Charlie Robinson, Danny Helm, and Larry Powell.

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with his son-in-law, Mark Whitley, officiating

burial: Freedom Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW post 6097

Visitation: Saturday after 10:00amCT at the funeral home 

Pallbearers: Briar Whitley, Caitlyn Kelsay, Jamie Hatcher, Josh Hatcher, Jeralyn Spires, Keven Spires, Anthony Spires and Dennis Reeves

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.