Sgt. Christopher Dan Kelley

He was a native Texan, and a graduate of Elgin High School. At the age of 18, Chris enlisted into active duty in the United States Air Force where he served for eight years which included tours in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. While stationed in South Dakota, he met his wife Michele, also an active duty member of the Air Force. Chris and Michele returned to Texas where Chris continued his military career as an Air Force reservist, where he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Beginning in 2004, Chris began serving his central Texas community in a variety of roles, including: a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections, and a Commissioned Police Officer with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Chris made his final move to the Hutto Police Department in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the community. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and recognized with the Supervisor of the Year award in 2013. While working full-time, he obtained his Bachelor’s degree and began work towards his Master’s degree. Chris was a member of Texas Municipal Police Association, Hutto Police Officer Association, and of the 100 Club of Central Texas.

Chris is survived by his devoted wife Michele and his two children, Makenzie (7) and Nathaniel (4), his beloved parents, Jack and Barbara Kelley, his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Greg Davis and their daughter Katherine Davis.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Shoreline Christian Church, 15201 Burnet Road, Austin. Police honors will immediately follow the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested all donations to be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org and 100 Club of Central Texas at http://100clubcentex.com.

Please visit Chris’ memorial at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com to share memories and condolences with the family.