Scott Allan Kelly

May 4, 1955 - January 27, 2021

Scott Allan Kelly passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and 5 children on January 27, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

Scott was born on May 4, 1955 in Albany, Oregon to Richard and Barbara Kelly. He grew up in Albany often spending summers on his grandparents' farm, fishing for salmon on the Willamette River, picking strawberries, and crabbing along the Oregon coast. While attending Linn Benton Community College in Albany, Scott discovered theatre and went on to perform lead rolls in Stop the World, Oliver, Barefoot in the Park, as well as scene design and set construction for both Linn Benton and Albany Civic Theatre. It was as an actor the he accepted a position in Mankato State Minnesota's summer theatre company where he met his wife, Susan. He continued in theatre at Mankato State, earning his undergraduate degree. At Mankato his most notable rolls were as the king in The King and I, Edgar in King Lear, and Lewis in Pippin.

Scott and Susan were married August 16, 1981 and Scott took on the loving care and responsibility for step-daughters, Amy and Kathryn. Following the birth of his first son, Caelan, his career path took a turn from theatre to law school, prompting a move to Portland, Oregon to attend Lewis and Clark Law School. During law school, he interned with the Oregon Attorney General's office, then went into private practice. Following a job offer for his wife at Texas A&M, he joined the staff of the Texas A&M system's General Counsel's office while attaining his Texas Bar license. He served in the General Counsel's office for 30 years, becoming the deputy general counsel, as well a serving as interim general counsel. Colleagues have said that they often relied on Scott for level-headed advice and guidance. He retired in May of 2018.

Although a successful attorney, he never lost his love of acting and took on lead roles in You Can't Take It With You, Largo Desolato, Three Sisters, Lion in Winter, and Pump Boys & Dinettes, and On the Verge. It was a special delight when Scott and Susan were able to take the stage together in the 2-person play of a courting couple, Talley's Folly, for the Texas A&M summer theatre.

Scott is survived by his wife, Susan; his five children, Amy, Kathryn, Caelan, Daniel, and Matthew; brother, Mark Kelly; and 12 grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Comfort Keepers for their care and support over the past two years and Traditions Health Home Hospice for being with the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation.

Services will be available virtually at a later date.

Please visit Scott's tribute page at www.HillierFuneralHome.com to share memories and stories.

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Published by The Bryan-College Station Eagle from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2021.

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Genevieve Stubbs

January 30, 2021

Scott was my friend and colleague for the better part of 30 years or so. We worked together at TAMUS through every imaginable type of legal issue. We argued, laughed, and cried together. I treasure our friendship and will miss him forever. Losing him and Jimmy Bond within such a short time is sad beyond words. The three of us were a great team.

Rusty

January 30, 2021

We were neighbors for 25 or so years but only got to know Scott more closely after his illness started taking a toll on him physically. I found Scott to be intelligent but more importantly a good listener. We sat on his deck and talked on several occasions and each time we did I shared prayer with him. He never failed to thank me for the visit and prayer. I feel that I am a better person from my time with him. I pray that the family is experiencing the peace of God knowing that their loved one is at rest with a complete new body that knows no pain.

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