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William C. ""Bill"" Kelly Sr. obituary, Concord Twp., PA

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William Kelly Obituary

William C. "Bill" Kelly Sr., 83 of Concord Twp., PA, died on January 23, 2014, at Riddle Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born to the late Elwood & Gladys Lineberry Kelly in Media, PA, he resided in Concord Twp., PA, for over 50 years, previously residing in Media, PA. He was an Inspector for Underwriters Laboratories for 39 years, then became Chief Deputy Sheriff for Delaware County. Bill was a lifetime member of the Concordville Fire Co., where he served as past president and also the Ambulance Captain, serving on the Board of Directors, a member of the Concord Masonic Lodge 625 F&AM, Wilmington Consistory and Nur Shrine.
He served as the president of the Delaware County Prison Board, Constable and Justice of the Peace as well as a member of the U.S. Marshall Service. He was an active Republican leader of Concord Twp. for over 25 years and the Republican State Committee. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and taught ROTC at PMC where he also received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
He enjoyed cards and was an active member of the Penny Ante Poker Club. Bill treasured spending time at "Kelly Camp" in Lycoming County, PA, as well as hunting, fishing and traveling with his wife. He was always a gentleman who led by example.
Survivors: Wife of 59 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Merion Kelly; son, William "Billy" Kelly, Jr and wife Georgann "Geo;" daughter, Barbara "Barbie" Shaw and husband William "Bill;" sister, Joan Kelly; grandchildren, Scott Shaw and Rebecca "Becky" Page and husband James and his dog, Molly.
Visitation: Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, Pa.
Masonic Services: Wednesday Evening, 8 p.m.
Services: Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, Garnet Valley, PA.
Interment: Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Bill's memory to the Concord Masonic Lodge Elevator Fund, P.O. Box 126, Concordville, PA 19331.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.

Published by Daily Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2014.
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What a true gent! He excelled at running the sheriff's office and was always happy to make time for a friend. Talk about a life well lived! After being wounded in Korea he always felt like the luckiest guy in the world to come home, and lived life to the fullest.

Rob Kesler

June 7, 2018

Bill will be missed...a great honorable gentleman who always acted with class and treated people fairly. My sympathies to the entire family.

Dominic Cappelli

January 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Kelly was such a nice guy. Always smiling. May he now rest in God's hands.
Tracey and Dave Wesolowski

January 29, 2014

The world has lost a true Gentlemen. Chief Kelly always greeted people with a sincere hand shake, He would ask how you are,then ask if there was anything he could do for you. Such a simple lost art
In social behavior. That in which made him a special man !

Senior Deputy Joe Heffernan

January 27, 2014

my condolences to the Kelly family, so sorry for your loss. Bill was a very nice man, may he rest in peace.

Nicole

January 27, 2014

Kelly Family,
sorry to hear about Mr kelly......I will never forget his friendly smile.

rich mcclure

January 27, 2014

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Pat Reeder's

January 27, 2014

Barbie & Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you.

God bless you,

Rhonda

Rhonda Huss

January 27, 2014

May God Bless Mr. Bill Kelly Sr.Prayers sent .Bobbie, Billy, & Barbie..What A Great Man..May He
Rest in Peace

Debbie Worrell (Dorrance)

January 26, 2014

Our prayers go out to your family

Frohmander Family

January 26, 2014

I found a photo that I think you all would enjoy. This is from the 1970's, perhaps when we went up to Easton, Maryland to the Waterfowl Festival. Our hearts are broken for your family. But we have some great memories of some wonderful times from years gone by.
C. Lee, Jr. and family

January 26, 2014

Charles Lee, Jr.

January 26, 2014

What a great person to have known. Always was a sincere person, with a memorable smile on his face every time that I saw him. My sympathy to Mrs. Kelly, Billy, and Barbie

Brian Pincin

January 26, 2014

Mrs. Kelly, Billy, and Barbie - our sincerest sympathy to you and your families. I know how much he will be missed.

Stephen and Sandy Weirich (Amis)

January 26, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss My thoughts and prayers to the Kelly Family, Pat Best SC

January 26, 2014

Sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone. Prayers and best wishes for Bobbie and family. Sincerely Pam and Jack Wawraszko

January 26, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Donna Brown

January 26, 2014

I will miss his easy-going personality, warm smile, ready wit, his respect for our Lord and others but probably most of all his friendship....Pastor Bob

January 25, 2014

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