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Larry Kelly Obituary

Larry Kelly, age 75, of Chesterfield and Libby Mont., died December 21, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara A. (Kreft) of 57 years. Loving father of Deborah M. (William) Brown, Donna A. (David A.) Wilson, Denise C. Ogle, Doreen M. Kelly and Kenneth M. (Darlene) Kelly. Dear grandfather of Mark W. Brown, Kleo Kelly, Mathew (Emily) Brown, Stacey Lee Wilson, Victoria A. (David) Onoferi, Kristopher P. Timchuck, Kelly A. Timchuck, and Thomas J. Ogle. Dear great-grandfather of Cameron M. Brown. Best friend and master of "Lady Libby." Brother of Allan Kelly and brother-in-law of Jerry Kreft. Predeceased by his daughter Victoria L. Kelly. Inventor and founder of Mag-Na-Port International, Inc., world renowned handgun hunter; first ever to take the African Big 5 with a handgun; life member of Safari Club International and inducted into SCI Hall of Fame in 1989. He was a great husband, father and Pa. In his words, he lived his life without any regrets. Visitation Sunday, December 26, 2:30-8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Funeral services Monday, December 27, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or American Cancer Society of Neurofibromatosis Foundation.

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Published by The Macomb Daily on Dec. 23, 2010.

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Renee Lebeau

November 29, 2011

To Barbara if you see this message Dolores Harvey lebeau. Is trying to contact you. Please reply to [email protected]

Daniel Green

June 18, 2011

My deepest sorrow for the Family, I was the Vice President of the US Forces Rod and Gun Clup in Germany and had the pleasure of meeting one Larry's daughters. I own a mag na port .357 one of my favorites. God Bless him and his Family, HE will be missed.

1SG Daniel Green
US Army (ret)

Chris de Beer

February 12, 2011

Truly a remarkable man who inspired many. May God touch you as a family and keep his fond memories with you forever.

Judy Ptashkin

February 1, 2011

What a terrible loss for everyone who knew and loved Larry. He was a kind and gentle man and a true friend. I will never forget the sound of his wonderful voice. My heart goes out to Barb and the family.

January 14, 2011

With deepest sympathy to Barb and family
Sincerely, Janet Good Cassell

Barb Kelly

January 13, 2011

Hon, we all miss you so much. You were loved very much by me, your children,grandchildre and dear Cameron.
Rest now my darling your pain is all gone.

PATRICK ZACK

December 29, 2010

I am honored to have had the opportunity to share many days fishing with Larry on his boat. The times we spent were very memerable . Larry was one of the kindest , non-judgmental people I have ever met .LARRY Im gonna miss you R.I.P

Linda Ghadaf

December 26, 2010

my deepest sympathy to the entire Kelly family.

December 26, 2010

We are so saddened to hear about Mr. Kelly. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the entire families.

Janet (Depoorter) Grove and Jeff

Ed Turowski

December 26, 2010

Larry you made your mark on life and the people you met without trying to change who you were, where you came from or how you got there, all with no regrets. No more mountains to climb, rest well, Ed Turowski

December 26, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the entire Kelly family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Larry & Betty(Depoorter)Clouse

December 25, 2010

Farewell my friend,
We had many memories, will miss you

Darrell Reed

December 25, 2010

Godspeed , Larry , your the Best. Frank McClelland. Lowell Mi.

Bill Vogel

December 24, 2010

Our thoughts are with you at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy..........Bill & Jo Vogel

terri lamers

December 24, 2010

WE LOVE YOU KENNY AND DARLENE......Terri and Ken Lamers

Susan Reed

December 23, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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