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Leroy A Kelley

      

LeRoy A. Kelley

Dec. 23, 1927 - Oct. 2, 2013

SOUTH BEND - LeRoy A. Kelley, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, in his residence in South Bend after an extended illness. LeRoy was born on December 23, 1927, in St. Joseph County to the late Ancil and Clara (Piety) Kelley.

On November 5, 1949, in Mishawaka, IN, he married Marylin S. Daggy, who preceded him in death on April 4, 2012. He worked at Studebaker Corp. in South Bend, and then worked for Uniroyal Corp. retiring after 40 years of service as a Computer Programmer.

LeRoy is survived by four daughters, Kristine A. (Garrett) Skipper of South Bend, Sandra L. Kelley of Bennington, NY, Marlene D. (Eric) Smith of Plymouth and Darlene M. Kelley of South Bend; one son, Shawn D. Kelley of Shipshewana; a brother, Herb (Alberta) Kelley of Topeka, KS; & six grandchildren, Will, Alex, Thad, Ben, Sara and Jessica. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife and one sister, Pauline Strauss.

Mr. Kelley proudly serviced his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He belonged to the VFW Post 1954 in North Liberty. He was an Eagle Scout and was involved as a leader with the Boy Scouts. LeRoy loved all sports, woodworking, gardening, photography, writing poetry and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 20th, at 3:00 PM at Hanley and Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at 23421 State Road 23 / West Ireland Road, with Pastor Eric Smith officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Cremation has taken place.

The family request all memorial contributions be made to the donor's choice. The HANLEY & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home and Cremation Services handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Kelley family. 

Published in South Bend Tribune on Oct. 17, 2013.

 

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