Leon Kelly Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Grand Prairie, Texas

Leon Michael “Mike” Kelly, who was born September 9, 1986 in Dallas, Texas to Larry and Connie Kelly, died November 9, 2005 in a motorcycle accident.

Mike was a fun-loving and thoughtful person, always concerned for the welfare of his family and friends. He has been a resident of Grand Prairie for more than 7 years and graduated from South Grand Prairie High School in May 2005. He joined the US Navy in August 2005 and was scheduled to report for duty on the USS Nimitz.

In addition to the company of his many friends, Mike enjoyed playing hockey, working on computers and loved motorcycles. He had a sweet, gentle spirit, an amazing sense of responsibility for loved ones and friends, and a willingness to work hard for what he wanted and for what others needed. His time with us here was much too short, but we know that Heaven is graced by his presence and that he is home with his father, Larry, who preceded him in death.

Mike is survived by his mother, Connie Dea Kelly; sisters Jessica and Julie; brothers Nathan, Tommy, Jason, and Todd and Todd’s wife Tracy; grandfather Maurice Jenkins and wife Lona; grandmother Vicki Hughes and husband Dick; grandmother Hazel Kelly; niece Graci and nephew Bradyn; and best friends Bryan McGuirk and Steven Ramos.

The family will receive visitors Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, Texas from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2005 at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens, 3001 S. Beltline followed by a memorial at 11:30 at the First Methodist Church of Grand Prairie, 122 N. Center Street.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Mike Kelly Memorial Fund at Woodforest National Bank, 2225 W. I-20 Grand Prairie, Texas 75052. For information to make contributions contact Tracy Simons at Woodforest National Bank at 972-641-8125.

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Hey Mikey,

Its your best buddie. Man i miss you so much you are the greatest friend in the world i will never find anyone like you. You are always going to be in my heart and thats never going to change. You are such a great role model to you family and they love you very much.I am so glad i got to go to see you after boot camp. I would not take that back for anyting even if i was in a airport for a day in a half. It was all worth it to see you do that. Well I LOVE You and...

Brittany Woodruff

December 03, 2005 | Grand Prairie, TX

Never really got the chance to know you as well as I would have liked.I will miss the little time I got to spend with you,and your spirit will forever reside in my thoughts and heart.

Joel Mealer

December 02, 2005 | Springfield, TN

Never had the pleasure of knowing you, but from those around me who did, I know you are missed. Sleep peacefully.

Dawn Fielden

December 02, 2005 | Sheffield

Mike, maintaining is with you to take care of us from there high, I always appreciated the discusions on MSN and the forums which have attended,I wanted statement that you miss us and that have always think of you,Would be in peace high there my bro, peace :D

Dany "Arty" Cormier

December 01, 2005 | Two-Mountain, QC

i might not have known him for a very long time,but he was still concidered as a friend.
He will be sadly missed,not just by me,but by all his friends who played the same game.
For every drink i have,i shall dedicate it to you mike (and thats a lot of dedicating)
Enjoy peace and tranquility EC :)

Dante McGuire

November 30, 2005 | Somewhere That Isn't Listed On The State/province, FL

Mike,
You were the best big brother anyone could ask for. You acted just like our dad after he died. You took care of everyone. You were always helping others without even having to think twice about it. I still can't believe you're gone. I mean I cried every night for a week and a half when you left for the Navy can you imagine how much I cry now? I will never ever forget you. Everything reminds me of you. I just want to talk to you and hug you and tell you how much I love you. Words...

Jessica Kelly

November 29, 2005 | Grand Prairie, TX

What can i say, everyone that knew you is going to miss you mike. I knew you for less than a year, but for the time i knew you, i knew you as a great person and friend. you were always there to have fun, talk about anything, and have a laugh. rest in peace brother, you were needed in gods armed forces more than ours.

Ben McClelland

November 26, 2005 | San Antonio, TX

Well My friend,
Such a loss of words for this.
All i can say is we had the times that friends have had.
Good ones and bad ones.
But will miss ya bud.

Hugh Mccann

November 25, 2005 | La Porte, TX

I havent had the chance to talk to him. It's so sad to see someone go like this, on this early age. I would've loved getting to know him better.

Manu Rabaey

November 25, 2005 | Belgium

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