MOREHEAD, KY. -- Billy Eugene "Gene" Kelly, 76, of Morehead, Ky., died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Saint Claire Regional Medical Center.

Born September 29, 1931, in Morehead, Ky., he was the son of George and Gladys (Wilson) Kelly. Billy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Artesian after 27 years of service. Billy was a member of East End Church of God in Morehead, Ky., where he really enjoyed attending services. Liked by everyone, he enjoyed fishing, attending flea markets, gar-age sales, and looking at cars.

He is survived by three daughters, Glenna Sue (Murvil) Stevens of Morehead, Ky., Paula Murray, and Margaret "Ann" (Jim) Sweeney, all of Cincinnati; four sons, Billy (Brenda) Kelly of Mansfield, Roy "Wayne" (Jane) Kelly of Maryland, Paul Kelly, and Ronnie (Tammy) Kelly, all of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death on Oct. 13, 2005, by his wife Elizabeth "Fern" (Hamm) Kelly, whom he married March 17, 1955; infant daughter; parents, George and Gladys Kelly; and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, conducted by the Rev. Wilford Brown. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Military graveside services conducted by the Richland County Joint Veteran's Council will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park.
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Originally published April 6, 2008
Mansfield News Journal