He married Geneva F. Kirkland Curtis on June 1, 1943. After her passing Kelly married Jerri Shanklin. When Jerri passed Kelly met Billie Rantz, a very special friend.
Kelly had a career in insurance for Osborne Company. He was a member of Lions Club and Independent Insurance Agents Association. He has a passion for fishing, camping, and his family. Kelly was discharged from the Army on July 7, 1945 with a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 5 Bronze Stars.
He is survived by his daughters Beverly Friske and Lora Reeves, grandchild Tracy Wiggs and Cheryl Thompson, and great grandchildren Victor Wiggs, Luke Thompson, and Zachary Thompson.
Visitation for Kelly will be Friday, December 6, 2019, from 5:00PM – 7:00PM. The funeral ceremony will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 3:00PM at Oakwood United Methodist Church. Graveside will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
