Brett Kelchen Obituary

We bid farewell to Brett Kelchen of Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 17, 2025 at the age of 63. Brett touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Brett Kelchen to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Brett may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his father Merlin Kelchen. He is survived by: his mother Deona Kelchen (Beaman) of Mountain View, AR; his wife Susan Kelly Kelchen of Fort Smith; his son Brad Walker Kelchen; his siblings, Theresa Shaeffer (Todd) of DeForest, Sandra Moore (Ron) of Mountain View, AR and Steven Kelchen (Kathy) of Bolivar, Missouri; his in-laws, Bill and Nona Walker of Fort Smith; and his siblings-in-law, Scott Walker (Brandee) of Fort Smith and Ginger Whitaker (Kevin) of Canton, Michigan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Small Dining Room at Grand Avenue Baptist Church (3900 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904).