In Remembrance Of
Gary Kelley
Gary Kelley, 68, of Platte County, MO passed away, Monday, October 2, 2017.
He was born on July 22, 1949 to Arvin C. and Billie Faye (Rosson) Kelley in St. Joseph, MO. Gary grew up in the Camden Point area and graduated from North Platte High School in 1967.
In 1968 Gary went to work for United Telephone, which became Sprint where he spent 35 years as a Special Services Engineer. In 1969 he was united in marriage to May Bryan of Platte City. After their marriage they lived in Camden Point, Holt’s Summit, Peculiar, and later returned to the Platte County area. After beating the cancer in 2003, he worked at
Perennial Farms for several years. Gary enjoyed Freight auctions and repairing and reselling workshop items. He loved riding and repairing motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.
Perennial Farms for several years. Gary enjoyed Freight auctions and repairing and reselling workshop items. He loved riding and repairing motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gary is survived by his wife, May; children, Eliot Kelley and Wendy (Willie) Wehmeyer; grandchildren, Courtney (Adam), Shawn, Zaniel, Jadon, Dustin and Morgan. He recently welcomed his newest addition his first great-grandchild, Ella Rose. Also surviving, his sisters, Caryn Bair and Melissa (Jason) Westwood; other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 8th at the Dearborn Community Center, Dearborn, MO with visitation following until 5:30 p.m.
The family requests everyone wear their favorite Harley attire.
Donations may be made to City Union Mission.
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Virginia (Ginny) Keesaman / Nichols
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
Steve Arnold
My heart goes out to May, Elliot, Wendy, the grandchildren and the spouses, friends and family. I am praying for you all for peace and comfort in these trying times. I wanted the family to know that Gary has been my friend for nearly 60 years. It was a true blessing to have in my life and even though I didn’t see him as much these last few years I loved him very much.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Valerie Fantauzzo
My heart goes out to all of the Kelley clan. Rest in peace Gary. I thank you, Kelley family, for allowing me to be a part of your lives, and because of knowing all of you my own life has been blessed. Love and hugs to you
Ted West
May and family: My heartfelt sympathy for you. I think of Gary often and reflect back to our days working together at Platte City, Jefferson City and Gardner. He was a hard worker and a really good friend. We had a lot of good times together. I wish we could see you Sunday but Ann and I are traveling and unable to be in attendance.
Lloyd Plenert
Sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers
Curtis Rosson & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Richard Palmer
May, Caryn, Melissa and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed sitting and talking to him. I got to spend time with him at Uncle Bub’s birthday. He said he was having a hard time fighting it off this time but he was going to beat it. He is at peace now and not suffering. My prayers are with you and your families,
Richard
Mary Killgore Tyrrell
I am so sorry for you and your families lost. We missed Gary at the class reunion, please know that he will always be a part of the class of ’67 and fondly remembered. Again, deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Killgore Tyrrell