Benjamin L. Kelley, 40, of Kansas City, MO passed away March 1, 2017. Benjamin was born January 27, 1977 in Kansas City, MO. He was a 13 year Combat Navy Veteran and served in Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. Benjamin worked 14 years as a railroad conductor for Union Pacific. He was a USS Benforld DDG 65 initial crew, plankholder. He was a member of the Masons, Fidelity Lodge #339, Farley, MO, Combat Veterans Association, AMVETS Post 181, 2nd Vice Commander and the Patriot Guard. Benjamin was survived by his parents, James L. and Shelia L. Kelley; daughter, Olivia Kelley; sister, Heather Kelley; niece, Trinity Perry; nephew, Canon Perry and grandfather, A.C. Goodson. Memorial service 2:00pm Saturday Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial to amvets181.org.
