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Louis Kelly Obituary

A loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the age of 85. Louis was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served in the Army Air Corp and was a decorated World War II Veteran. Louis was a part of Pipefitters Local 198. He loved to fish, play the harmonica and sing in the choir. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janice Kelly; children, Janice Crain and husband, Gary, Marguerite Donellan and husband, Jim, Ida Hall and husband, Donald, Louis Kelly Jr and wife, Patricia, Theresa Chaney and husband Michael Sr, Lynn Kelly, Betty Ann Thompson and husband, Joey; 24 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; sister, Flora Mae Earlywine; and brother, George M. Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Babin Kelly Sr. and Flossie Cecelia Melancon Kelly; son, Donald Kelly, Sr; and seven siblings. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 5 PM until 9 PM and will resume at St. Isidore Catholic Church on Friday, May 2, 2014, from 11 AM until Mass at 1 PM. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Allen Crain, Jacob Donellan, Melissa Smith, Brian Kelly, Mike Chaney, Jr., Donald Kelly, Jr., and Tiffany Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Crain, Doug Chaney, Brent Kelly, Britt Kelly, and Joe Thompson III.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 30 to May 2, 2014.

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Marguerite, Jim, Kristy, Jacob, and Kelly Donellan

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Sisters are the best!

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Love those sisters 2014

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Marguerite and Dad

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Kelly family still more growth 1985

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Kelly family still growing 1971

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Kelly family growing in 1957

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

September 2012 66th anniversary dinner

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

Colton having fun with his Great PawPaw

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

1947 pre wedding Janice Ballard & Louis Kelly

Louis & Janice Kelly

May 25, 2014

60 year anniversary party

Janice & Louis Kelly

May 24, 2014

Jessica Dell

May 8, 2014

We love you and will miss you, Pawpaw.

Love you Dad Jim and I at y'all's 66 anniversary

Marguerite Donellan

May 7, 2014

Dad you are no longer here with me. I miss your smiling face. I love you so very much. Thank you for loving me, teaching me about all things good and all things I needed to avoid. Thank you for protecting me from those who would do me harm and for teaching me to respect all who crossed my path. Laughter, song, wise and wonderful advice, harmonicas, dancing and above all faith in God our Heavenly Father are the things I have learned from you during our journey together as Father and Daughter. Until we meet again you are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers always. Send me some angel kisses soon, your daughter, Marguerite xxxooo

Janice Crain

May 3, 2014

Dad I miss you so much and I love you so much and we are taking care of mom. Your daughter Janice Louise and guess what I LOVE YOU.

Ida Hall

May 2, 2014

Me and Ida are so sorry we weren't there in body but our spirits were with you today as her Father was laid to rest. Her Heart is Broken and will always be broken until she see's her Dad again.

Debbie Hoover Rock

May 2, 2014

Kelly Family - So sorry to read about Mr. Kelly's death. I will keep you in my prayers.

Dorothy McLaughlin

May 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I can relate as my John passed away 2 1/2 years ago. We were neighbors on Mission Drive from 1954 to 1965, so long ago. I remember Janice, Margaret, Ida, Louis and Donald as little children.

Wiley M. Parsons

May 2, 2014

Marguerite so sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Louis. You and your family will be in my prayers each night. May God bless and watch over you and your family during their time of loss.

Tina Hebert

May 2, 2014

I will miss seeing your bright smile as I walk back from communion. Praying for the Kelly family!

Brenda Newman

May 2, 2014

Kelly family, our prayers go out to you all on your loss. Mr Louis was a fine man, always smiling and singing, I will miss singing old songs with him after mass walking to the car. He truly loved his wife, family and life itself. He will truly be missed. May God grant him eternal rest and peace.

Brenda, Robbie, Jessica and Oliver Newman

Kathy Robertson

May 2, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Louis's passing. He was such a sweet man. My prayers are with all of you during this time. I pray the Lord gives you consolation with the knowledge that Mr. Louis is definitely with Him!

Jacob Donellan

May 2, 2014

Pawpaw, I never had to wonder what it meant to live your faith, love your family, or enjoy your life: you were a living example and I am blessed to have your path to follow. I will love you always.

Anna Bateman

May 1, 2014

Mr Louis I will miss your smile so much and will especially miss turning around and seeing you shhhh me and grab my hand after communion!! Love and prayers to the Kelly Family

May 1, 2014

I will miss you Pawpaw. You are a man everyone will miss. Thank you for inviting me into your family when I was a young girl. I love you so very much. I will miss you a lot. Donald & you will enjoy yourself with lots of things to do up there. Give Donald a huge & kiss for me..
Love Brenda Donellan .

Erin Sullivan Doiron

May 1, 2014

My Love to all. I'm so lost for words St.Isidore, Saturday afternoon mass, will never be the same without him singing his heart out to the Lord. He was a great man. Will miss him dearly.

Jeff Dykes

May 1, 2014

My prayers are with the entire Kelly family at this time of loss. I haven't known Mr. Lewis but about 9 years but it seems like I've known him forever. That's just the kind of man he was. Just a blessing in our lives and now he's telling our Lord all his stories.

Susan Myers

May 1, 2014

You will be greatly missed. The family is in our prayers

Joyce Brock Marbury

May 1, 2014

No words will ever express my sympathy at Uncle Louis's passing.
I love all of you, especially Aunt Janice at this difficult time.

Debi Hernandez

May 1, 2014

I am so sorry for y'all's loss...Mr Louis was a great man...I admired him so much my prayers are said for the family and friends

May 1, 2014

I Love you very much and I am going to miss you. Always calling me to check on me and letting me know that you love me. I am going to miss you a lot. Helping me through my loss with Donald was a blessing to me. Till we meet again.
Your daughter Lynn

Rose Blair-Cason

May 1, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

May 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May God be your strength and your might. Isaiah 12:2

James Donellan

May 1, 2014

God bless and hold closely the man who gave me his daughter, Marguerite, and taught me how to fish.

Heidi Kleinpeter-Bourque

May 1, 2014

You were greatly loved and appreciated in life, and will be greatly loved and missed in death. You were a wonderful man.

May 1, 2014

Prayers and sympathy to a wonderful family. God will take good care of Mr. Louis.
Barbara and Rod Mier

Larry and Kelly Kofton

May 1, 2014

Sending Prayers to the Kelly Family. Mr. Louis was always so happy. This sweet and gentle man will always be in our hearts. We will miss him dearly.

David Piper

May 1, 2014

Mrs> Janice, Louis Jr. and the rest of the family, my deepest condolences Mr.Louis will be greatly missed, especially his one chord piano playing at choir practices. May he rest in peace with the lord, he inspired me by coming to church as sick as he was.

Betty Ann Thompson

May 1, 2014

I love you my Daddy with all my heart!! Your Baby Girl

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