Forrest Cosby Kelly

Forrest C. Kelly of Columbus, GA passed away May 8th, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Mr. Kelly was born on March 11, 1953 in Columbus, GA, the son of Thomas Jeff Kelly and Ellen Kelly. He was married to Connie C. Kelly. He graduated from Columbus High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in business at North Georgia College in Dahlonega, GA. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army Finance Division for 18 years, having served overseas and in the states and participated in relief operations after Desert Storm. After retiring from service, he was employed at Aflac in Columbus in a support services position that he held for 21 years.

He is survived by his wife, Connie C. Kelly, his daughter Katherine Kelly Hubbard, his son-in-law, Chad Hubbard and his two brothers, Jeff and Jule Kelly.

He was always a loving husband and father, smart, kind and full of laughs. He was always there for his family, to help and support us, and never missed an opportunity to joke around with all of us. He loved to play golf with his friends and support his favorite team, Georgia Tech. He always enjoyed sports, including football, golf and bowling. He played football for his high school team and continued to play sports throughout his life. He enjoyed music, especially oldies and classical with Beethoven and Neil Diamond being his favorites. He thoroughly enjoyed his involvement in the Community Theater here in Columbus, where he was able to play his favorite characters, including Roosevelt and Ebenezer Scrooge. He was an avid reader and history buff and enjoyed vacationing at Mexico Beach, FL. He never failed to ride rollercoasters with his daughter Katherine and loved spending time with her and his wife Connie. He gave his family unending love and support and was always there for them, even when times were difficult. He will forever remain in the hearts of his family, both immediate and extended, and friends, where his love will continue, and the memory of his laughter will always make us smile.

The family is grateful for the professional and personal care he received at St. Francis Hospital and would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the caring and attentive staff at the Emergency Room and Cardiovascular ICU. If anyone would like to send their condolences, please mail any cards to:

Connie Kelly, 110 Dawn Circle, Brunswick GA 31523