David L. Kelly, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. David Self officiating. The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Heights Baptist Church, 158 Lamar Road, Macon GA 31220.
David was born in Union Point, GA to the late Ebben H. and Lessie Lunceford Kelly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Serena Ruth Long Kelly. David served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was in the 96th AAA Gun Battalion. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base and was a member of New Heights Baptist Church. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by his children; Tim Kelly of Macon, Kathy (David) Self of Milledgeville, two grandchildren; Kelly Self and Jon Self both of Milledgeville.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.
