Gary graduated from Sharpsville High school in 1957. He married Sharon Hubbard December 11, 1959 and together they raised 2 sons. He worked at Chrysler for 32 years before his retirement. He was a member of Local #685. During his free time he enjoyed racing, hunting, and tinkering around the garage.
Gary is survived by his wife Sharon Kelley; his sons Bret Kelley (Mary Anne) and Gary Kelley (Ronette); his sister Shirley Martin; his grandchildren Kayla Floyd (Jarred), Kourtney Simms (Jacob), E'lisa Kelley, David Shanklin (Lindsay), and Patrick Holden; and 7 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind special friends James and Lila Jones.
In addition to his parents Gary is preceded in death by 10 siblings.
A visitation for Gary will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.