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Robert “Bob” Wellman

Robert “Bob” Wellman, 78 of Kenova West Virginia, met Jesus Face to Face on October 24, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife and children, following an extended illness. Bob was born May 22, 1945; at his home place on Upper Gragston near Prichard, West Virginia. He is survived by Carole, his precious wife of 58 wonderful years; their children, Jason (Mary Ann), Amber, (Tim)Carlson of Georgia; Allen (Kathy) Wellman, Michele Wellman, and daughter-in-law Stephanie of Fort Worth, TX. Proud Pops to his grandsons: Isaiah, Elijah and Payne Wellman. Nephews Jeremy, Joey, and Jamison Wellman, and Niece Jill (Wellman) Pike. He was a very special Uncle to Kyle and Chad Bellomy and Missy Smith.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Bud and Louise Wellman, son Jamie Wellman, and brother, Beecher Wellman.
He was a 1963 graduate of Buffalo High School. He retired from AK Steel and as the energy education director for RESA/Wayne County Schools. He coached youth football, basketball and baseball and served many years on the Wayne County board of education. His heart and passion was serving his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He was a deacon at Oakview Baptist Church and was currently a faithful member and Sunday school teacher at Buffalo Valley Baptist Church, church camp counsellor and youth group leader impacting many young lives. He was a founding member of the Happy Valley Boys gospel group. He never missed an opportunity to spread the gospel through testimony and singing. He sang at churches throughout the Tri-state, revivals and even prison ministries across WV and the southeast.
Bob was a gentle giant who let his light shine. He was well known for his beautiful voice and amazing talent to play the piano. He left a legacy of kindness, integrity, love for his family and a friend to all. He lived his life putting God first and made an impact on countless lives of those he met. He will be missed here on earth, but was greeted in Heaven, with a heroes welcome. Well done, thy good and faithful servant!
Visitation will be Sunday October 29th from 4-7 pm at the Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Monday, 1 pm at the church. Pastor Kim Stone and Pastor Tim Jayne officiating. Burial to follow at Bean Cemetery Prichard, WV. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

6 Replies to “Robert “Bob” Wellman”

  1. Bob was a wonderful kind, gentle spiritual man. We still have his CD’s and love to hear him sing. I know he was welcomed into Heaven by many, including my mom (Sister James Frazier), who thought the world of Bob & Carol. Carol, you are in my prayers. I love you ❤️

  2. “A life well lived” for family, community, church and especially Jesus Christ. It was the privilege of Ruth Ellen and me to serve with him in the 1980’s at Oakview Baptist Church. One simple story comes to mind to describe Bob’s quality. The husband of our Kenova pianist, Kathryn Fulks, suffered a stroke and was moved to the nursing home in Catlettsburg. Kathryn had no transportation and was limited financially. I do not recall how she made the morning trip, but Bob always picked her up on his way home from work in the evening. He never bragged about it, just did it because it was what Jesus would have done. That’s Bob. Great memories! Our prayers are with Carol and the entire family. God bless! God has certainly blessed us through Bob and Carole.

  3. Bob mentored my son, Casey Burdette, (along with Peggy Wellman), in playing the piano. When Casey was a child, he played for offering nearly every Sunday at Buffalo Valley Baptist, and Bob always encouraged him and gave him pointers on playing. Bob once told me that he learned how to play listening to Jerry Lee Lewis records 😂. Anyway, when Casey passed away, Bob sang at his funeral, and I know it was hard for him. Bob was such a good Christian man and an example to us all. He and Casey are in heaven together playing for their Lord now. My prayers and sympathy to the family.

  5. What a great Christian Man he was our neighbor for 14 years. When we moved to FL he came by and gave me a CD of his Christian sing group. Prayers for the family

  6. Praying for Carole and the rest of family. We were raised by the best, our grandmother’s were sisters,who are now rejoicing with him.
    He married into a wonderful Godly family, The Salmon’s who loved him as their own son.
    Enjoy Heaven,Bob! Looking forward to “Strolling Over Heaven With You Some Sweet Day”

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