Search by Name

Search by Name

Paul Kelley Obituary

Paul Douglas Kelley, 55, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008, after a battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Carl D. Kelley, and grandmother, Dessie Virginia. He is survived by his four children, Paul Douglas Kelley Sandidge, of Bristol, Tenn., Brian Andrew Kelley, of Buchanan, Va., Catie Danielle Kelley and Mikayla Dessie Kelley, both of Salem, Va. Paul served in the United States Army at Fort Knoxville and Fort Bragg. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Firebase Hope, c/o Leon J. Fields, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the VA Medical Center Chapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 19 to Sep. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Kelley

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Lisa & Alecia Mason

September 29, 2008

To the family of Paul Kelley,
Words cannot express how sadden we were to hear of the passing of your loved one. Paul was our next door neighbor but most of all he was our friend. To the children, know that your father is free of pain,suffers no more, and is in a better place. You are in our prayers.

Kelly Gills

September 26, 2008

I did not know Paul very well, but I am friends with Betty & Lisa. May God bless your family at this time of sorrow.

Joseph& Virginia Dowling

September 25, 2008

Our thought's and prayers are with your children.May God be with them at this time.We will miss you Paul,we know that heaven will be getting another ANGEL.
Uncle Joe & Aunt Jenny

barbara Kelley Furrow

September 25, 2008

I hope that after all Paul will rest in peace. And I know Grandma will be axiously waiting for him in heaven.
Knowing Paul all my life he was considered a brother. And this is a true saddeness for our family. And bless his beautiful children he left behind.

God Bless,
Barbara Kelley Furrow and Family

Debbie (Kelley)Anderson

September 19, 2008

Dougie, Bryan, Katie and McKayla. Let each tear that falls be a gentle reminder that you and your dad
truly loved each other, and made such a meaningful difference in each other's lives -and that is a gift
that no loss or sorrow, or time or distance can ever take away.
Paul seem like he was my other brother. Paul was raised up with me along with my brother and sister. We were very close. We had our best days of our lives living on Shenandoah Ave. and all those trips to Florida. I never forget that trip to Florida in your GTO and lots of other memories. We had some nice conversation when you lived with me and Dad in 2005. You was getting sick then. I could see it. I knew where you were coming from also. I understood. Maybe no one else could understand, but I did. I will miss you Paul

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Paul Kelley's name

Memorial Events
for Paul Kelley

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Paul Kelley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more