Fred E. Kelley Jr.

Bath - Fred E. Kelley Jr., 74, of Sabattus, passed away June 5, 2013 at his home at Hillside House Assisted Living. He was born in Lewiston July 3, 1938, the son of the late Fred and Myrtle (Jordan) Kelley. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force serving his country during the Vietnam War before retiring with his honorable discharge as a Senior Master Sergeant after 20+ years of Service. During those years he earned his bachelor's degree through the University of Maryland. Fred was a very active member of the Kora Temple Shrine. He loved the great outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter who fished and hunted in many parts of the country, especially enjoying his time in Alaska. His love of the outdoors extended to teaching hunter safety classes wherever he was. He enjoyed reading and learning about War History and particularly enjoyed sharing this knowledge with his children and later on with his grandchildren with whom he treasured the time he spent with them and always had treats for them at their sporting events or at his house.

Fred is survived by his 5 children: Kathy Morris of Colorado, Shawn Kelley and wife Sandra of New Mexico, David Ross and wife Carrie of Idaho, Kelly Eckerman and husband Randy of Oregon and Kathy Wessel of Idaho, 11 grandchildren: Joshua, Jeffrey, Owen, Sydney, Dillon, Delaney, Andrew, Devin, Amy, Nicole and Erica, and several cousins.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Nancy.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Kelley family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Visitation will be held at The Fortin Group / Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Auburn, on Wednesday from 10 AM to 10:45 AM. At 10:45 AM there will be a special Masonic Service. Funeral Service will follow at The Funeral Home at 11 AM. Donations may be made in Fred's memory to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Springfield Hospital 516 Carew St., Springfield, Mass. 01104 C/O Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, Me. 04240. A Service of The Fortin Group / Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Me., 04210.