We are sad to announce that on December 30, 2023, at the age of 77, William Clay Kells of Independence, Kentucky passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clay Kells and Lucy Kells; his wife Darlene Marie Napier Kells; and his siblings, Mary Kells, Stella Stamper (Russell), Benny Kells, Emmett Earl Kells, Sam Bailey and Johnny Ray Kells.

He is survived by : his children, Rod Kells (Carrie), John Kells (Rhonda) and Christa Kells; his sister-in-law Kay Bailey; his grandchildren, Heather Mae Kells, Dillon Kells, Emily Marie Kells, William Trey Scharf and Anna Marie Scharf; and his pet Lulu. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital c/o stjude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Connley Brothers Funeral Home