John Kelly Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Kelly of Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away on April 18, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Kelly to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid John farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Kelly; his daughters, Heather (Greg Taylor), Beth (Mike Lwin) and Krista (Frank Wyrostek); and his siblings, Jean Burns of Pennsylvania and Terry (Ce Kelly). He is also survived by six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, or online at Lifecare.org, or to All Saints Catholic Church, 18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead, NC 28443.
