Romie was born June 27, 1949 in Greenbrier County to the late Hershel Kelley and Susan Francis Bailey Eades. In addition to his parents, Romie was preceded in death by his son, Romie “Eddie” Kelley II; and a brother, Hershel “Bo” Kelley.
Romie was a retired Boilermaker, local 667 with 33 years service. Romie enjoyed Golfing, restoring antique cars, and tinkering in his garage.
Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 52 years, Diana Burford Kelley at home; son, Jimmy Kelley (Lisa) of Sissonville; five brothers, Donnie, Kenny, John (Julie), Jim (Rhonda), and Robby; four sisters, Janet (Rick), Kitty (Harvey), Linda (Manuel), and Bunny (Robert); grandchildren, Brittany Kelley, Ryan Kelley, and Madison Kelley; and an abundance of nieces and nephews.