Roger Kelley Obituary
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Ric Hopmann
March 12, 2017
Roger left a unique void with all who knew you. I'll always remember his combination of laughter and skepticism! He made larger in character and humor all who were blessed to know him.
Ric Hopmann
Kaitlyn Trenton
March 10, 2017
Oh uncle Roger, how I wish I could've spent more time with you & got to know you better. You will be greatly greatly missed. My dad (Daniel Trenton) & I thank you for being so good to my grandmother (Louise Kelley Trenton) & such a great cousin/childhood friend to my dad, we love and miss you!
March 9, 2017
Roger, you were always enjoyable to be around, and it was a pleasure to do business with you. It was fun to race with you. Gloria and I will always remember the good times with you and judy back in "the day". You will be sorely missed by many friends and your loving family. We will see you on "The other side"! John and Glo Hamilton.
Alan Marshall
March 8, 2017
Judy & family, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. I am saddened by his passing. I valued his friendship over the many years of racing. I have many great memories to reflect upon. He was a great guy and will surely be missed.
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Don and Sharon Inselmann
March 6, 2017
The world will indeed be a sadder place without Roger in it to brighten things up and make us laugh. In my mind, I believe one of the first things Roger did when he got to heaven was track down Henry Ford and tell him what awesome cars his company has built! His loved ones are in our prayers and I will truly miss him. Rest in peace, my friend.
Randy Parks
March 6, 2017
Roger was a great guy always let us younger car guys hang around with him and often took us the races with him. he was such a blast be be around and i will miss him. RIP my friend hope to see you again somday
Kurt Goslin
March 6, 2017
My sincere condolences to Judy, Adam, Casey and the entire Kelley family. Roger was a good friend and I will miss him calling me "Otis" as he did all his friends. I know he is no longer suffering and in a much better place. I won't say goodbye, but until we meet again my friend
Keven Spivey
March 6, 2017
Dear Judy, Adam and Casey. I am so sorry for your loss. This says it all for me. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. To me, this was Roger, my best friend and, the brother I never had. Love you brother
Armando and Jonathan Manautou
March 6, 2017
We are very sorry for our dear friend Rogers passing. Our thoughts and prayers to Judy and all the family.
Russell, Cindy, Taylor & Carson Cunningham
March 6, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. It was a true joy to have met him and witness his love of family and his joy in his grandchildren. His legacy of memories is his gift to you all.
John and Melissa Butts
March 6, 2017
Judy and Family, Maxine, Loretta and Beverly:
I was shocked to see the announcement in the paper today. Roger was my oldest friend as our parents brought us together just after we were born. I really was sorry to see this, I don't know, I thought he was going to live forever. He was so upbeat and excited about everything he did. I am sorry that I was not able to visit him more but, working out of town all the time limited what I was able to do in town. Last time I saw him he showed me a part of his car collection, which was wonderful. He was always full of hope and Judy, he always would tell me what a blessing you were to his life. I am out of town again and will miss the visitation but, please know that all our prayers are going out to you guys at this time. We will never forget how he touched our lives. God bless.
Bruce Mabrito
March 6, 2017
To Judy, Adam, Krista, Casey, Maxine and Beverly --
We are all very saddened to learn of Roger's passing. He was one of the most engaging and wonderful characters involved in Business, Motor Racing, and the many other lifestyles that Roger touched. An he touched a LOT of peoples' lives!
I knew Roger because of his great racing background, and we all know that Roger never met a Ford Vehicle he did not love! Roger gave me excellent leads for stories in The San Antonio LIGHT and the EXPRESS-NEWS for the motorsports pages. He was, as others said here, a 'Straight-Shooter' and could tell the most interesting stories about his life and his happiness, and about his close brushes with death. The Kelley Family and Roger are well-respected and we all are sad over Roger leaving us. We knew he was having trouble, but just like Roger, he would hop on a quick go-kart and set a lap-time that none of us could match, even when he was seriously ill!
God love you, Roger, because they threw the mold away after they invented you, and we are all going to massively miss you and your great outlook on life! Roger was the Racers' Racer all through his years, and we hurt now that you are gone, Roger. Bruce
Robert Andrews
March 5, 2017
Dear Judy, Adam & Casey,
So very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. We were next door neighbors & shared the same hobby of kart racing. A truly kind
and compassionate person is gone way too soon.
Bobby & Diane Andrews
Gayle Gaston
March 5, 2017
Pat and I are so sorry to hear of your loss
Charles "Chuck" Lowrey
March 5, 2017
I will miss my long time friend. I hadn't seen Roger in a while, but my memories of him and the enjoyable times we had, mess'n with cars, mostly his, will never be forgotten. He was a kind soul, generous with his time and knowledge. Through him I was able to experience an individual with countless skills, making difficult things look easy.
I hope your new journey will be free of the physical pains you suffered in life. Rest in Peach my friend, Chuck
Trish Richardson
March 4, 2017
I and my husband Kenny send prayers and thoughts to Judy and family during this time of loss. Our deepest sympathy and blessings to you.
Alice McCall
March 3, 2017
Blessings to the Kellley family in this time of sorrow.
Cyndi Montague-Choate
March 3, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Judy, and your family. Roger and I attended elementary, middle, and high school together. I remember what a sweet boy he was and always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss.
I lost my husband three years ago, and I know how hard it is to lose a loved one so young (60's is young to me). I always thought we would grow old together, but God had better plans for him. I was watching The Today Show this week, and Kathy Lee Gifford made a comment about losing her husband. I will never forget what she said, and I hope you will remember this too. She said that when someone tells her that they are sorry that she lost her husband, she said, " I didn't lose my husband, because I know where he is.")
Blanca Martinez
March 3, 2017
Judy, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
-Arthur Pfeil Florist
Ticia Reyes
March 3, 2017
Judy, Adam, & Casey, my prayers are with you all during this time. I have fond memories of Roger and love the picture of his smile. I love how he personalized his obituary and his words about his life. Continued prayers and may you each cherish the memories you shared.
Mary Ann Lewis
March 3, 2017
Judy, Adam, and Casey I just want to let you know how sorry I was to hear of Rogers passing. All of you and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara & David Padgitt
March 3, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you! Roger was a great person and he will truly be missed. God bless each of you with your loss and I know that God is there with each of you. love to all, Barbara & David Padgitt, Houston, Texas
Garry Weisman
March 3, 2017
Many Memories and some really fun times Roger will truly miss you my friend and my love and best wishes to your wonderful family, Garry Weisman, friend Houston,Tx
Emil Moczygemba
March 3, 2017
Dear Adam, Krista and members of the Kelley family,
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Kelley. It sounds like he lived life to the fullest. Please accept my deepest sympathy and May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Greg Matula
March 3, 2017
My wife and I bought our first house in 1999 and we were so lucky to have Roger as our neighbor for eight years. I always enjoyed the conversations we would have standing in his yard or mine, hearing about his many life adventures and his life perspective. He was such a great story teller, and a true "straight-shooter" if there ever was one! But above all else I remember him as a very sincere, kind-hearted person and a true model family man.
David Putnam
March 3, 2017
Roger was one of my best customers always wanting something special for Judy! We will miss him greatly. Peace be with you Roger.
David & Charlotte Putnam
MARK BRAY
March 3, 2017
Roger will be greatly missed. This is very devistating to everyone that knew him. i have known him for many years as a friend and compeditor. we raced side by side at hwy.16 raceway and he always dug his heels in and fought hard in the # 57 car to go to the front. he was always very cordial and respectful of everyone he met and knew. i am a current shifter kart racer at hill country kart club and admire him for what he did for the racing industry. My blessings go out to his family in this difficult time. God Bless Mark Bray
David & Yvonne Bixler
March 2, 2017
We loved Roger and were honored to call him our friend. Very sweet obituary. Sounds just like Roger. David enjoyed spending time with Roger at the garage reminiscing. Thank you for the Mickey Mouse ears! We will miss him. God bless Roger and may he rest in Peace
Gayle Massey
March 2, 2017
Love to you my friend and thank you for the wonderful memories. Prayers for family to give them strength, courage and love. May their memories give them warmth and joy during this difficult time.
Keith Kennington
March 2, 2017
Roger was a good guy, had a very full life, and passed way too young.
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