Raymond Wayne Kelly, age 90 of Kirkland, Washington passed away peacefully on February 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on December 31, 1925 in White Cottage Ohio, the son of William and Emma Kelly. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy onboard the USS Colorado. He was awarded a purple hurt for injuries received in the battle of Tinian.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, two brothers, his beloved wife of 68 years Donelda “Dondy” Kelly and his grandson Loren Kelly. He is survived by his children William Kelly (Candace), Allen Kelly (Jan), Kathleen Kelly (Dick Anglemyer), Cindy Kelly, Patrick Kelly (Diana), Shawn Kelly (Tammie), nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Purdy Kerr with Dawson Funeral Home in Monroe. Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org
