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Howard Chester Kelly Sr., 76, of Rockwell, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center – Northeast, in Concord, surrounded by family. He was born on January 26, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Joseph Kelly and Jeanette Braun Kelly. Howard proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gold Hill and he worked as a maintenance technician in the heating and air conditioning business for most of his life. Howard was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, work in his garden, and he even raised chickens on their land. He was member of the Rowan County Bee Keepers Association and loved tending to his bee hives. Howard loved life and was always picking and joking around with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years, Iva Kelly, and a stepson, Timothy Brockwell.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Kelly of Rockwell; a daughter, Donna Kelly Brown and husband Mark; two sons, Joseph Kelly, and Howard Kelly Jr.; a stepson, Michael Brockwell and wife Faith; five grandchildren, Marshall Brown, Erin Kelly Moran and husband Zach, McKenna Kelly, Trinity Brockwell, and Christian Brockwell; and a great grandson, Rowan Moran.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Gold Hill (16141 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Gold Hill, NC 28071) conducted by Pastor Toney Parsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Kelly family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Kathy Hicks says
We love you and will miss you , you fought a long and courageous battle .
W
Kathy Hicks says
We love you and will miss you , you fought a long and courageous battle .
We know you are no longer suffering and was welcomed by God and family that had went on before you. RIP
Carl and Kathy
carol kelly says
my heart is broken and i miss you more than words, but i have peace to know you are in heaven now, i will never have to spend another day watching you suffer,i love you and i will see you again.
Joyce Neale Keller says
So sorry to hear about Sonny. Wanted to get to see him this summer at some point. God be with you my cousin. May God bless you Carol.
MIKE AND SANDY PENNINGTON says
YOU’VE HAD A HARD RACE TO RUN BUT NOW YOU HAVE STARTED ONE THAT IS HEAVENLY YOU ARE HAVING A REUNION IN HEAVEN NOW WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL MISS YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN RIP MIKE AND SANDY
Kris Tremblay says
I am blessed to have known Howard and to have called him friend. I loved his laugh and his strong desire to not just live life but to really live life. He spoke of his hobbies and his wife often in the years he worked with me. I will miss you Howard, but I will celebrate you by lifting you up in prayer. God Bless.
Renee Smith says
Donna, Joe and Butch I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. I was sad to hear of your dad passing. Love and hugs to all of you and your families.
Ralph says
Dear Rockwell family, I am sorry for your pain, and loss. You can find real comfort in what God has promised, such as in John 5:28,29 -He promises that he is going to resurrect all those who have ever died, back to life again here on earth. And all the things that cause us sorrow, pain, and even death, will be gone forever. You can read about this in Revelation 21:3,4, and 1 Corinthians 15:26. To learn more about God’s promises, go to JW.org.
Butch Kelly says
Dad You were the best Father an friend,an I will always love you miss ya,
Butch
Natalie says
To my brother and I will always miss you I’ve always loved you with all my heart. You had the best heart that any man that I know had. You help me in so many ways I will miss you so much may God be with you. When you get to heaven tell Mom I miss her and I love her rest in peace my brother you will always be in my heart