Denis Curtin Kelley

Denis Curtin "Curt" Kelley left this Earth to join his beloved family who went before him. Known as "Big Curt," "Sweet Curt" and "Curt the Elder" by those who knew him, his favorite name was "friend" to the many hundreds he came to know through the years. A graduate ofCatholicHigh Schooland LSU, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and finally settled in Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jane and Dick Kelley. He is survived by his four children, Curt Kelley and wife Sharyn, Rebel Caplinger and husband Charlie, Dorcas Kelley and husband Gabrielle Bernier, and Kerry Sichel and husband Michael; six grandchildren; three sisters, Sharon Shelton-Pease and husband Tim, Erin DuPont and husband John, and Robin Jones and husband Jack; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He left behind a dear and loving friend, LuLu Lieux. Visitation at the family home, "The Oaks," 4979 Highland Road, was on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.Graveside service atRoselawnMemorial Parkat 10:30 a.m.Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests donations be made to eitherMaryBirdPerkinsCancerCenter,CatholicHigh Schoolor "Club 12."