John KELLY

1933 - 2016

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne

Atlanta, Georgia

John KELLY Obituary

KELLY, John Thomas John Thomas Kelly, 82, passed away April 25, 2016. Mr. Kelly and his wife Doris founded and operated Kelco Roofing Company for forty years in Atlanta, Georgia. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Doris R. Kelly and his daughter Sharon K. Farmer of Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his grandson Keith Royston (Holly) of Atlanta, Georgia and their son, Grant. Patterson Funeral Home will provide family arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made to PAWS Atlanta or Hospice Atlanta.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 1, 2016.
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Happy Birthday John. From one friend to another may the Peace of the Lord our God be with you always.

June 17, 2016

I will always remember Mr. Kelly for his graciousness, his laugh and his love and admiration of his wife Doris.
Wishing you comfort at this time of loss.

Ann Serrie

May 5, 2016

Keith and Holly, we are sorry to hear about your loss and send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Robert and Nancy

Nancy and Robert Mann

May 1, 2016

I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Kelly. I loved him and his wife. It was my honor to be with her during her last days and to be a small part of your family.
John was a wonderful and generous man. I will miss his smile

Wendy Gleason

April 30, 2016

Judy McCoy

April 27, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort bring you peace during this difficult time.

Domeneack Foster

April 26, 2016

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