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Carl Kelley Obituary
Born on February 27, 1947, in Bath County, Virginia, Buddy was the son of Carl and Mary Kelley. A graduated from Riverheads High School Class of 1968.
Buddy spent much of his professional life as a dedicated employee at Atkins Automotive in Staunton, Virginia. He loved hunting and could often be found working on his car
He is lovingly remembered by his son Edward Kelley and Tammie Kelley of Florida; and by his daughter Linda Kelley of Virginia. Grandchildren Patrick Kelley of Staunton, Ladonna Camden & Robert of Buena Vista, Klarissa Davis & Alex of Lexington, Ty Kelley of FL, Hunter Kelley & Zoey of FL, James Kelley of VA , Dakota Kelley of VA, David Pettry of VA and Joshua Pettry of VA, and many Great Great Grandchildren.
Buddy was preceded in death by his son Mark Hugh Kelley; daughters Crystal Gayle Kelley and Donna Sue Kelley; and by his parents Carl and Mary Kelley.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and time.
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Tammie Kelley
April 9, 2025
POPS you accepted me from the first day you met me and allowed me to marry Eddie I am so proud to have become your daughter in law I have called you dad for over 26 years I am going to miss your and the funny comments you would make. I am gonna hold you forever in my heart. Until we meet again. I LOVE YOU rest easy. And hug Mark and Donna and Crystal for us all down here.
Amie Linke
April 8, 2025
Eddie, Sissy and Family, God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christine Simons
April 8, 2025
Buddy you will forever be missed.Love ya always.we had so much fun as kids i don´t know where to start
Michelle Dawn yoder
April 8, 2025
He'll be sadly missed I can remember us when we were younger the kids are playing games like a second father to me my dad and him racing NASCAR not NASCAR but Eastside speedway running up and down the strip or now you can fly high with the angels love you buddy we'll be missed forever and always
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Donna camden
April 8, 2025
Go rest high on that mountain buddy we miss you prayers for the family
Linda kelley
April 8, 2025
I'm going to miss you daddy and I love you. Until we meet again
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