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Keon Kelly Obituary
Born: Dec. 10, 1983
Died: Dec. 2, 2014
Keon D. Kelly, Sr., born on December 10, 1983, in Chicago, IL to Curtis Waddell and Linda-Kelly Duncan. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.
Keon was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers; grandmother, Mrytice Duncan-Wright; one step-brother, Terry Duncan, Jr.; three uncles, Raymond Waddell, Clayborn Bank and Richard Duncan, Jr.
Keon leaves to cherish his loving memories; two sons, Keon, Jr. and Keondre Kelly; two daughters, Kemari Kelly and Malaya Marble; devoted mother, Linda Kelly-Duncan (Terry); father, Curtis Waddell (Addie); one sister, Constance King; one brother, Demario Waddell; grandmothers, Tommie Jessup and Annie Waddell; fianc , Shakundala Willis and a host of family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. John M.B. Church, 104 E. Zarley Blvd., Joliet, IL. Service at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Herbert Brooks, Jr., officiating. Interment following at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL.
Minor-Morris Funeral Home
112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283
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February 21, 2015
i love u keon until we meet agian
December 10, 2014
I just wanted Keon's family to know how sorry I am for your loss. May you find needed comfort and support now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 34:15
Cynthia Bradley-D'Hulster
December 10, 2014
To the family of Keon I send you all my condolence I only knew Keon for a short while but,I will always remember his big smile and the laughter that was shared when he was around. Keon rest in peace and may god comfort the family.
Marion Bankston
December 10, 2014
Rest in peace my little Cousin
Marquis Sims
December 9, 2014
Sending my prayers and condolences to your family and children. You will always be remembered! Rest in peace!
Paula n Demetrius Franklin
December 9, 2014
We send our prayers.
Iisha
December 9, 2014
My condolences goes out to the family of this loved one... may God keep his wings wrapped around you all in this dying time of need. To his mother, I don't know how it feels to lose a child but I know the pain of losing someone very dear to your heart, stay prayed up! To Curtis, stay prayed up man I know these times is hard! To Constance, I know the pain that you are enduring I just lost a sibling in January and I promise the pain doesn't get easy and it don't get better but prayer helps, just look to God for healing and remember the good times! To his fiancé, stay prayed up girl, everytime you look at them babies you will see him and trust me he's always right by your side. Stay prayed up and let them babies be your motivation for times will be hard but you can do it!!! Sorry for you guys lost but keep your heads up and BE BLESSED!
charollette Williams
December 9, 2014
Sorry for your loss hold on to the precious memories.
Debbie Arthur
December 9, 2014
To Linda and Family
My heartfelt sympathy and love in the passing on of Keon. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Yes, Keon's life ended all too soon and he will be missed. But he is in the hands of the Father, resting and smiling. I pray your strength in the Lord. Be Blessed.
marion mcfarland
December 9, 2014
Keon.....my buddy from school....I will never forget the laughs, talks, and your smile. ..you will never be forgotten. ..get some rest and I will see you later....love Marion
shonie davis
December 9, 2014
r.i.h cuddie we will all miss you..gone but never ever forgotten????sleep untill we meet again??????????
Tanya Sellers
December 9, 2014
You will be greatly missed. Love the Sellers family.
Charita Patten
December 8, 2014
My prayers and condolences go out to his Family during their time of bereavement. May God comfort you with peace and May justice prevail!!
~R.I.P Keon~
Monique
December 8, 2014
God makes no mistakes, while we are clueless God had a Plan RIH KEON......
Mr.& Mrs. Molton
December 8, 2014
PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY OF KEON KELLY!!! MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU!!!
Tahanni and Ta'Niya Daniels
December 8, 2014
R.I.H Cousin!! Sending our condolences and prayers out to our Waddell Family, the Kelly Family, and to Shakundala, Keon, Jr., Keondre, Kemari, and Malaya. Keon you will truly be missed but never forgotten we love you cousin.
precious Williams
December 8, 2014
I luv u cousin rih
Ashley Gregory
December 8, 2014
Praying for Shakundala, Kimari, KJ, and Keondre at this time. R.I.P Keon!!!! you will be missed
MICHAL APRIL
December 8, 2014
R.I.P Keon watch over your kids
December 8, 2014
Keon I haven't talked to you in years but everytime we did speak it always ended in stay out of trouble now you don't have to worry about trouble in Gods hands Blessings to you and your entire family love u my childhood friend
Jennifer king
December 8, 2014
Praying for you. love you
Cupcake Remix
December 8, 2014
Continue to watch over the kids, mother, and Shay
R.I.P. Keon Kelly
#400
Janet Diaz
December 8, 2014
Sending my condolences to the family. May the Good Lord endure your pain during these rough times. Keon...you will be missed dearly. Love you all
Latonya Campbell
December 8, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family
Amanda
December 8, 2014
I cant believe this has happened. God called you hone to soon, R.I.P KEON...
December 8, 2014
Keon your life was took so suddenly but God called you home because he needed his angel with him continue to watch over your family aand friends everyday gonna be hard for your love ones to live without but God will help them get threw this trying time I send my condolences to the family
tiffiney frazier
December 8, 2014
Condolences from the Frazier family.
Eddie and Tiffiney
cynthia strong
December 8, 2014
Gone miss you dude...you was cool wit me..
R.I.H. Keon...
Gwen Warfield-Jones
December 7, 2014
I Wish I Had Words To Lighten The Family Pain. Please Accept My Deepest Condolences On The Loss Of Our Beloved "Keon".I Love You All & You All Are In My Thoughts & Prayers!!!! He Will Forever Be Apart Of My Family & Our ?
carrie nelson
December 7, 2014
my deepest condolences to the family
ELANET WILLIAMS
December 7, 2014
I WILL CONTINUE TO LOVE AND CHERISH THE MOMENTS YOU WERE HERE...R.I.P.KEON CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY
carrie nelson
December 7, 2014
the family has my deepest sympathy and condolences
Fredia Fairley
December 7, 2014
My prays go out to the Kelly family
December 7, 2014
TO MY FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED YOUR TIME HERE WAS TO SHORT I WILL MISS YOU
Jamaal B
December 7, 2014
Rip Big Bro!
Hyung Park
December 7, 2014
Rest in peace my brother. I appreciate the advice you gave me when I was down.
Jamaal B
December 7, 2014
Rip My big brother!
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