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Roger Kelly Obituary
October 18, 1953 - October 18, 2021
BRISTOL, Tenn.
Roger Ray Kelly Sr., 68, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Roger was born on October 18, 1953, in Iaeger, West Virginia, a son of the late James and Ollie Horn Kelly.
He was a retired coal miner, chicken fighter, played a good game of cards, but most enjoyed spending time with "his boy," Lucas, who will deeply miss his papaw. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas Kelly and Andy Kelly; and two sisters, Annabell Jewell and Marie Jewell Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy "Cindy Lou" Kelly; two sons, Ray Kelly and Benji Kelly; three daughters, Ollie Kelly, Courtney (Charlie) Wilson, and Tiffany Fizer; one very special "son," Lucas Kelly; two sisters, Kathy (Randy) Asbury and Goldia Bailey; his grandchildren, Whitley, Brad, Mendy, Anthony, James, and Andrew; several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and plenty of friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Frost Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Horn Family Cemetery on Beartown Mountain in Beartown, West Virginia with Connie Cline and Jay Jewell officiating. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery by 12:45 p.m.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.frostfuneralhome.com.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. Roger Kelly.
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Mandy Roberts
October 21, 2021
Condolences and prayers to all of the family. Rest in peace Uncle Roger. I will always remember your beautiful smile. Rest high on that mountain.
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