Dr. Robert Kell age 56 of Columbia, KY passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 in Columbia, KY

He was born January 4, 1954 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvannia

Dr. Kell was currently serving as the Medical Director of Westlake Family Practice in Columbia, KY. He previously served as staff physician at the Westlake Primary Care, Casey County Primary Care and Edmonton Primary Care from 2000 until present, he received his Doctor of Medicine in 1995 from Louisiana State University,

a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech in 1989 and

his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University in 1975. He worked in South Carolina and Louisiana as a plant and project engineer from 1975 to 1991 before choosing to pursue a medical degree. His research experience included diabetes, hypertension and aging. While completing his residency at the University of Kentucky/VA Hospital, he received the Resident Research Award.

His passion was running and he participated in various United States triathlons and

marathons and received many trophies and medals. He was a member of the Columbia

United Methodist Church and was a devoted husband, father and dedicated doctor

He was the son of the late John Kell

Survived by his mother: Arvilla Kell of Elizabethville, Pennsylvania

Survived by his wife: Susan Osborn Kell of Columbia, KY

Two children survive:

Adrien Osborn Kell and Andrew Osborn Kell both of Columbia, KY

Two brothers: John Kell of Elizabethville, Pennsylvania and Larry Kell of York Haven, Pennsylvania

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the

Columbia Cemetery (the section adjoining the Adair Judicial Center)

The family will receive friends after 3:00 PM on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary

Funeral Home

The family has chosen cremation

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the American Cancer Society and may be made at the funeral home

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements

This obituary may be viewed and a quest book signed online at

www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com

Visitation : Friday Nov. 12 2010 after 3:00 PM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Services : Memorial service: Saturday Nov. 13 2010 at 11:00 AM Columbia Cemetery

Interment : Columbia Cemetery / Cremation has been chosenN