Gary Ellis Kelley, 79, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 from Noon until 2:00 P.M at Morrison Funeral Home, Central Heights. The funeral service will follow with brother Larry Burbank officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Gary was one of the best we knew, he was dedicated to his family, and a faithful member of Valley View House of Prayer. He was a truck driver for Airgas for 40 years. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, William and Melvine Kelley; son Danny Ray Kelley; sisters, Geneva Taylor, Barbara Underwood, and Basil Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Mae Kelley; son, Larry Kelley; sister, Gail McDonald and Geraldean Hamby; grandchildren, Payton Kelley, Dustin Kelley , and Khyla Kelley; 8 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Larry Clemmons, Lonnie Kelley, Dustin Kelley, Bradley Kelley, Berlon Sharp, and Josh Kelley.
