Dezell Kelley Obituary
We announce the death of Dezell Kelley (Cincinnati, Ohio), born in Carlton, Georgia, who passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Dezell will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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 Dezell Kelley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Kelley and Sarah Powell Kelley; his siblings, James Kelley, J. C. Kelley, Jimmie Kelley and Barbara Kelley; his son Keith Williams Kelley; and his nephew Dennis White, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Nora; his children, Thelma Dorn, Warren Thomas of Cincinnati and Glenn Austin of Jacksonville, Florida; his granddaughters, Candiss Dorn, Meshanda Hadley-Andrews (Wiley) of California, Keyana Carter (Willliam) of California and Keshauna Williams-Washington (Demetrius) of California; his nieces and nephews, LaShasta Kelley, Sybil Kelley, Jarenta Kelley, Kadeen Kelley, Mikayle Young and Victor Kesler, Jr.; his niece Latoniqua Kelley; his great-niece Kennyijah Kelley; Deamontae Kelley.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Baptist Church (3556 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
