Walter Earl Kelley Obituary

The memory of Walter Earl Kelley (Boston, Massachusetts), who passed away on September 9, 2025 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Susie Belle and Wilbert Ellis Kelley; his brothers, Larry, Jerry and Albert; the mothers of children, Patricia Nix and Michelle Waters-Ekanem; his grandson Lorenzo; and his niece Ena.

He is survived by: his wife Donna P. Taylor Kelley; his children, Kerry, Walter Jr., Ernest (Sarah), Jermaine, Krishonda and Nikeya; his grandchildren, Aiden, Jasyia, Da'Myi, Jermaine, Adrionna, Kalyse, Haven, Cameron, Declan and Mia; his sisters, Carol Horne, Cathy Howard, Theresa Kelley and Tracy Barton; his aunts, Betty Smith and Lillie Kearney; and his goddaughter Shaylonda Martin. He is also survived by Uncle Dad to his brother's children and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.