Donald Joseph Kelly, age 76, resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Donald was born April 20, 1940, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Joseph Kelly and Elizabeth Bruns Kelly. He was a US Army veteran. He was self-employed, working in the collision industry. Donald enjoyed nature and the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved gardening. He enjoyed woodworking and also working on cars. Donald attended First Family Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Nicole (Tom) Zielinski and Tammy Kelly; grandchildren, Michelle Moudy (Brandon Walker), John Moudy, Jacqueline Kelly (Mathew Besch), Klayton Zielinski, Emalie Zielinski and Annaleese Zielinski; several great-grandchildren; two siblings, Helen Kuppel and Lester Kelly. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Maglio Kelly and siblings, Robert Kelly, Janet Kelly and Alice Wojtowicz.
A memorial service will be conducted Friday, February 10, at 5:00 P.M. at Highland Park Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Proctor officiating. The family will visit with friends from 4:00 P.M. until service time on Friday at the church.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
