With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kenneth Ray Kelly of Iron River, Michigan, born in Crab Orchard, West Virginia, who passed away on March 26, 2023 at the age of 82. 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, Troy Avery and Opal Elizabeth Kelley (Reed); his wives, Barbara Jean Kelly (Pruett) and Nelda Ruth Kelly (Kimbrell); his daughter Karen Kay Kelly; his brother William Earl Kelley; and his brother-in-law Paul Richard "Dick" Frist.

He is survived by : his sons, Curt Kelly (Ann) and Troy Kelly (Margaret); his stepchildren, Pamela Foust Mann (Steve), Rod Martin (Pam), Kevin Butler (Lisa), Steve Butler (Dena) and Derek Butler; and his sisters, Darcas Kirkpatrick (Elmer "Wayne") and Dorothy Frist. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barnes Funeral Home