Marvin Merle Kelly

In 1954, Marvin married his beautiful bride, Dorothy Mae Bregg, and together they moved to Cocoa, Florida, where Marvin embarked on a long career in the space industry.

Marvin, known as Marv, to friends and loved ones, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend. He loved to tinker and was a master at fixing anything mechanical, offering his expertise and services to friends and family. He truly enjoyed helping others. Marv was a man of quiet strength and deep honor. He lived his life with quiet grace and leaves behind a legacy of absolute loyalty and peace.

Marvin is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Donna; parents, Merle and Harriet; and brother, Gordon.

He is survived by his sons, Steve (Colleen) Kelly of Port Saint John, Florida and John (Becky) Kelly of Mount Dora, Florida. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Meghan Kelly, of Orlando, Florida and Mitchell Kelly of Lincoln, Nebraska.

The family will hold private services.