Michael Clarence Kelley

Remembering Michael,

Means memories of love, laughter and family for me. I have so many fond memories - from family get togethers at Cousin Shirley´s in Carthage or Aunt Donna´s in the woods to having my first alcoholic beverage with Michael (on Ralph - lol). What I recall the most was Michael in prayer on his knees when he visited me and I thought - He was reared in a God-fearing house and never lost his faith, knowing how to go to God in prayer. That is what I remember and share with you today. He lived to fullest and loved his family and friends unconditionally, rooted in his relationship with God. Michael´s time with us was borrowed as he fulfilled his destiny earlier than most. He is now Home, forever to rejoice in Heaven.

Missing you and keeping you alive in our hearts.

Jon Jon

P.S. Ralph and Carolyn what a beautiful child you created, reared and loved. May memories fill your heart with love and comfort you knowing you will meet again.

It has been 21 years since you entered into your eternal home. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. My heart aches with the loss of you, but I'm grateful for all my memories and every moment we shared. I will always miss your smile, your laughter and your good sense of humor. You had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. Missing you forever - until we meet again. . . . . .

With love and thankfulness for a lifetime of memories,

Mama

Mike your passing was unexpected to me sometimes I still think it's not true but I know and believe that your in a better place now and you will be missed love you cuz.

"Rest Easy Mike" I miss you so much. Love you

Missing you cuz! We Love You!

Happy Heavenly Birthday Michael. No matter how many years pass, I miss you more than words can say. There is not a day, dear Michael, that I do not think of you. Your gentle face and patient smile. You always had a kind word to say. I miss you so much. Rest in peace my sweet child.

Until we meet again,
Mama

Remembering my Son........
It has been 20 years since you went to your heavenly home. There is not a day that goes by wherein I don´t think of you.

I am grateful for all my memories and every moment we shared. Oh, how I miss our long talks. You were such a joy to be around - always upbeat and encouraging to everyone. I would give anything to just hear your voice.

Your joyful spirit will always live in my heart.

Missing You Forever
Mama
Carolyn Kelley Berry

Wow, I can´t believe it´s been 19 years since God called you home. We miss you so much and it brings me joy that you are with me everywhere that I go. Dad is doing well and we are honestly besties. We all miss you so much and you are loved always.

Remembering my Son, Michael with great joy and love. Even though it has been 19 years ago, it seems like only yesterday. My son may be gone, but he's reborn every day inside my memory. My love for my son helps me remember what pure joy feels like.

My love for Michael can never be replaced, it can only be remembered. I rejoice in the knowledge that I will see him again someday.

Missing you forever,
Carolyn Kelley Berry

Michael, I miss you so much. You brought so much joy to my life. You were the light of my life. I will always remember our special moments together. Rest in Peace my sweet child. Loving you forever, Mama

Well Mike this is your uncle Joe, I really miss a lot. You know that you were my only nephew and cannot believe you have been gone this long, I still call your mother four to five times a day. I miss you a lot.

Oh how I miss you Michael. Not a day goes by that I don´t think about you. You will always be the joy of my life. Your smile, your personality, your attitude about life was amazing. It is hard to believe that it has been 17 years since God took you home. You brought so much joy to my life. All you had to do was walk into a room and it would light it up.

I thank God for being apart of your life for 31 years. You were such a blessing in my life and I will always cherish the short time we had together. Until we meet again......

Missing you forever.......
Mama

Love and miss you

-Robin

Missing you everyday. Until we meet again.
Love Always....
Mama

Definitely my best friend, I can only imagine what the FAMILY goes through to lose a son, brother or cousin like that. RIH Mike and I'll see u again!

Happy 43rd Birthday my sweet, sweet child. I miss you oh so much. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You were a gift from God and I thank God every day for allowing me to share 31 years with you.

Missing you. . . .
Mama

Just wanted to say we miss you Michael. We always think of you on this day and all of the joy you brought into this world. We are still praying for your family and hope that they are doing well. I will never forget that you are the first person to introduce me to the Internet in our early college days. For that I will always owe you for giving me a career. One love and we will meet again on the other side.

Well Mike I want to let you know that I really miss you and I hope that we will all meet again. Uncle Joe

Visited Waelder Cemetery on Friday, July 25th along with Uncle Joe and Aunt Glory. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years. It seems like only yesterday.

We miss your beautiful smile, your wonderful personality and our many conversations about oh so many things. Your kindness and good sense of humor will always be remembered. You were such a gift to all of us.

Michael, you are in our hearts and minds everyday. There isn't a day that goes by that we do not think of you. You were and will always be a part of all of our lives.

Missing you so much. . .
Until we meet again,
Mama, Dad and the Family

Praying for you Carolyn.
Pat Rivers (Houston, TX)

Michael -
Uncle Joe, Aunt Glory, Poncho, Joey and I visited you on what would have been your 41st Birthday (January 11, 2014). We put flowers on you and your grandparents grave. We miss you all so much. Mike, I miss our long talks and all the fun and laughter. You brought so such joy to this family. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Love and miss you always!
Until we meet again,
Mama

Well Mike this is your uncle Joe.Happy birthday your Mama Glory Puncho Joey and myslf traveled to Wealder Saturday. It was a beautiful day.Man I miss you so much.

Hey Mike! Well as you can see, this is my first time writing in your guest book. I usually just reach you through prayer but then again I know you read this as well! I miss you so much, some days are harder than others but I seem to get by each time :) Its been a while since I last said goodbye to you in person but on the bright side, I've graduated high school and am headed to college in the fall, I truly can't wait to start the next chapter of my life. I know that their is so much that you could relate to me on and guide me through but I know in heaven your helping to guide my footsteps, because sometimes I can't believe how blessed I am. I sit and think sometimes what we would be doing from time to time and the habits I had when I was a kid are still there today. Dad and I miss you a lot but you did keep your promise and get me a dog! Shortly after you left, we adopted a dog her name is Sugar! And she's just like family, but I never got to thank you for my gift of bringing her into my life. Nina, Lisa, and Chris are doing great! I love them so much and is amazing how close we've become to each other. Ugh man I said a lot, although this is my FIRST posting, trying to make up for the other years I guess. But I love you with all of my heart and soul. You are my light, my joy and happiness:)

Love-Robin Kelley (Reba Beeba)

For some reason I always think of Michael and all of the good times we had in college. Michael was always cheerful and joy to be around. We miss you bro. We know you're still smiling down on us. Our prayers will always be with your family.

My sweet baby Michael:

Remembering you on what would have been your 40th Birthday. Missing you everyday. You will never be forgotten. Loving you forever.
Mama

Michael, six years ago today God callled you home. It seems like it was yesterday. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I will see something are read something that reminds me of conversations or laughter that we shared.

Today, I will make my drive to Waelder to put flowers on your gravesite. I know that you are in heaven; but, this is just something that Uncle Joe, Aunt Glory, LaTashia and I always do on today, your birthday and holidays in memory of your short time here on earth. I know you are in a better place and one day we will all be together again. What a joyous time that will be to sit at Jesus' feet and rejoice with family and friends.

I thank God everyday for giving me such a wonderful Son. You were such a joy to me and to the family. You had such a sweet, sweet spirit. Missing you everyday.

Loving you Forever,
Mama

Michael, the Lord took you to His house to live six years ago. I remember your smile the most. I miss you, your laughter, and your cheerful spirit. I thank God for the time that He gave you to us. Although days, months, and years will pass, you will always be remembered and loved. By God's grace we will understand it better by and by.
Rest well,
Aunt Shirley Sugar

Visited your gravesite on Sunday, January 10th with Uncle Joe and Aunt Glory. We wanted to celebrate your birthday in our own special way as we have always done. I found some minature birthday balloons and placed one in each flower vase. January 11th will always be a special day in my life for that is the day God gave me a precious baby boy. Even though you are in the presence of the Lord, your spirit down here on earth is felt deeply. I love you Michael and I think of you daily. I have some wonderful memories of our life together. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL.
Love you plenty to much!
Mama

Michael, it's been almost five years since the Lord took you home. I can still see your smiling face, hear your jokes and words of wisdom. God knows that I miss you and so does the rest of your family. I know that the Lord looks down and feels sorry for us having to live without you. I guess we are being kind of selfish when we wish that you were back here with us once again. You were born into a beautiful new world in 2004. Our world cannot give you the peace and happiness that you enjoy in Heaven. I will always miss you and love you for the angel that you were here on Earth. I pray that God gives me a pure heart like yours and grants me entrance into Heaven, so that I can see you and other loved ones once again.
Love forever,
Aunt Shirley Sugar
Cedar Hill, TX

Michael, I have not written in your guest book in awhile. It is not because you are not on my mind. For you are always in my heart and mind. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of our short time together. I have sort of been in transition; but, during that transitional time, Sonny and I visited your gravesite for Thanksgiving and Christmas with beautiful flowers for you and your Grandparents. On your 36th birthday, Sonny, Aunt Glory, LaTashia and I visited your gravesite with flowers and wooden-shaped hearts. Last week, Theresa and her family visited your gravesite with beautiful flowers. They could not go through Waelder without visiting your gravesite. Mike, you were loved by so many people.

Oh, Michael, how I long for our long conversations about in and everything. (SMILE) You know how I respected your opinion about so many things. You were truly a gift from God. I thank God for loaning you to me for 31 years. You were such a precious gift that I will always cherish. One day, we will all be together again. What a glorious time that will be. Until we meet again!!!!!
Love Ya!
Mama

I miss you and I love you. I think of you all the time. For a split second last week, I thought I saw you. I had to take a second look because the resemblance was so real to me.

Love,
Aunt Glory

July 25th marked four (4) years since you have been gone. Not a day goes by that I do not think of my baby. Michael, I miss you so much. Sonny, Glory, Poncho and I visited your gravesite on Friday (July 25th) and placed beautiful flowers for you and your Grandparents. Glory planted a blooming plant. One day we will all be together again. What a celebration that will be when I can look upon your smiling face. I miss our long talks we use to have. You know we never ran out of conversation. It was always much laughter and plenty of things to talk about. Oh how I miss you. You were truly a gift to me. Missing you so much.
Loving you always!
Mama

HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY MICHAEL - Visited your gravesite on Friday, January 11th along with Uncle Joe. It was a beautiful day. We placed yellow flowers on your gravesite and also your Grandparents. I miss you so much. Michael, you now have both of your Grandmothers with you. Mama joined you on December 20th. I think about you everyday. It seems like only yesterday that we were together. God gave me a wonderful Son and I will cherish the time we were together forever. You were truly a gift from God.

Loving you forever. . . .
Mama

Although its been a long time, I truly miss you. I miss the evenings that we use to sit on the deck, drink coffee and eat popcorn and our many conversations about life and love. I think of you everyday. I carry you with me in my Bible. You have been a blessing in my life and the void that I have since you've been gone will never go away until that "last great day" when Jesus returns and we are all united once again.

Loving you always!
Aunt MacMama Donna
Germany, Texas

Hello my dear friend Michael. I know that it's been quite some time that I've made an entry, but understand that it does not indicate in any way that you have not been in my thoughts. You will never be forgotten. My absence is only due to other events that have taken place in my life, that I wish I could've gotten a "Michael Kelley" opinion on. I turned to God and just asked him to guide and lead me because I am at a point right now that I need him to take control. I miss talking to you about life and things in general. Like your spirit, your words could shed light on anything. I am happy to say that I did not miss my yearly trip to see you. Know that as long as I am blessed to live and be here that I will continue to visit you. I was able to get a paper to read the beautiful things that your family expressed about missing you. It's so apparent why you were so happy when you were here. You got it honest. Your family will remain in my prayers as you will in my thoughts. Love ya my friend.

My Sweet Baby Michael,

I visited your gravesite today with flowers and a heart full of love for my wonderful, special Son. It was raining in Waelder; but, just being there made everything alright.

Michael you are missed so much. Your presence, your smile, your patience and compassionate ways toward everyone will always be remembered. You were indeed a gift from God.

Can't wait to see you and look upon your smiling face.

One day we will all be together, so save a place for me. Until We Meet Again........

Mama

Dear Michael,

It's been far too long since I last saw you. It's also been far too long since I last wrote to you. So many things have changed in our lives since you went home to be with the Lord, yet we knew that everything would not be the same without your physical presence in our lives.

It's amazing how much our family and friends impact everything we say or do or even think. And often, it is not until they are no longer here for us to tell them how special they are that we realize how significant their very being was to us.

Michael, we truly miss you...we miss your smile...we miss your laughter...we miss your charm...we miss your wit...we miss your handsome face...we simply miss you!

Love, hugs, and kisses,
Miz Browne and family

It has been three years now that you went home to be with the Lord. We all still miss you so very much. I know that you have become one of God's special angels, and I know that each and every day you are watching over us. Your smile, your laughter, and your love of family will be forever with us. We miss you so much, but one by one we will see you again if we live according to God's word.

Your Aunt Shirley Sugar

My dear cousin,
I dreamed of you the other night as you and I used to go out and just have good time together, I really want to throw another Super Bowl party, but I can't without you being there and being Michael. You are the best friend,cousin that a man can ask for and more.. I went to church a couple of times with Aunt Carolyn and going to go more.. Michael I Love You very much..


Your Cousin
Emanuel M. Thompson (Poncho)

My Sweet, Sweet Baby. I miss you oh so much. Your thoughts are with me everyday. I think of all the special times we were together and the laughs and conversations that we shared. I think about the funny things you would say and also the serious conversations we would have about everything. You would always have a thought, suggestion or idea to share. Mike you always had wisdom beyond your years. You had a special way of looking at any given situation.

Can't wait to see you and look upon your sweet face once again.

Until we meet again. Mama

Happy Birthday - I miss you. Lisa

Michael, last week I found some old pictures of when we all went to Six Flags one hot summer morning. You were about 12 years old in that picture and had a great big smile on your face. You and your cousins were ready to have a good time that day, and we all did. We still have family "get togethers," but we miss you. When I'm sad because you are not present with us now, or I can't hear your voice on the phone when I call your Houston home, I think of the good times. I thank God that He allowed you to be born into our family. It was not how long you lived, but how you lived. You filled our lives with so much joy, laughter, love, and encouragement. Michael, I know that God had a purpose for your life. You must have done such an excellent job of fulfilling that purpose, that He took you home early to be with Him so you could rest. Your passing left a hole in our hearts; but I pray that as the months and years go by, that God will fill those holes with peace and understanding. Your birth brought us joy that will last until we can meet again.

Love always,
Aunt Shirley Sugar

Michael, just wanted to say that you are in our hearts and minds this Thanksgiving season and we miss you oh so much. The holidays are just not the same for me. I miss preparing your favorite foods and watching you enjoy each bite. (smile) You bought so much joy to the family. All we can do now is remember the Thanksgiving holidays that we shared together. Missing you forever.
Mama and The Family

HEY MICHAEL THIS IS YOUR COUSIN PONCHO BOY DO I MISS YOU I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE EVERY TIME I GET INTO MY CAR. I WENT TO SEE YOU ON NEW YEARS EVE AND REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER ON NEW YEARS EVE.. I STILL HAVENT GOTTEN OVER YOU AND DEEP IN MY HEART I WILL NEVER WILL YOU WERE NOT JUST MY COUSIN BUT YOU ARE MY BROTHER.. MAN I STILL CAN REMEMBER ALL THOSE CRAZY SUMMERS IN WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AND ALL THE CRAZY THINGS YOU AND I DID AS GROWN MEN... I LOVE YOU AND YOU NEVER LEAVE MY HEART AND NEVER EVER LEAVE MY MIND. I LOVE YOU!!!!!

What's goin on Mi-Kelley,



Man you are missed so much. I know you and stephen(r.i.p) are up there clowning around, lol. Please save me a place. MD(Music District) is still moving. I will never forget those crazy hooks you come up with. I was able to view your final resting place from a pic that Nikki Rucker sent to me. It is so nice. A beautiful resting place for a beuatiful soul. I pray for your family each and every day and I stay in contact with Nina and Lisa (your crazy cousins). Rest my friend.



Jeff AKA "Vet"

WHATS UP MIKE WELL I WAS UP TO SEE YOU THE OTHER DAY, MIKE I MISS YOU SO MUCH.I WAS ALSO UP TO SEE YOU AROUND THE MIDDLE OF JUNE ALSO THAT IS HOW MUCH YOUR OLD UNCLE JOE MISSES YOU.WELL SO FAR EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT, I TALK TO YOUR DADDY EVERY SO OFTEN.I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF HIM AS A BROTHER AND YOU AS A SON.I REMEMBER A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT YOU EVEN WHEN YOU WERE A LITTLE FAT BABY.MIKE THAT IS ALL I HAVE IS MEMORIES. WHY I WAS ON VACATION I WANTED TO SEE SOME OF THE MOVIES THAT I TOOK OF YOU ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU WERE ON YOUR WAY TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY THAT IS WHEN YOU HAD THE SUPER FLY COSTUME ON,THAT WAS FUNNY.WELL MIKE I GOT TO GO AND FEED MY DOGS BEFORE DARK WILL BE WRITING YOU AGAIN SOON UNCLE JOE

Well Mike, this makes year two that you are no longer here with us. I can't stress enough how much you are missed. I think about your family and how they are doing without you around.I know it's hard for them, as it is for us at Verizon. I made a trip two weeks ago to bring you flowers and had promised myself that I would make the trip no matter what. I brought my children with me. I wanted my family to see where my friend and his family were peacefully resting. It was then that I had the opportunity to see the beautiful headstone that was chosen for you. It was so apparent how much love for you went into it. Such detail. It was the inscription that gave me chills when I read it. That was so thoughtful and just for you. I wanted to take a moment to express myself and let you know that Jul.25 will never be forgotten. I know that you are here in spirit, but it would be nice every now and then to get a cheesy, tight-eyed smile from you. In memory I have it. It's what carries me through when I think of you. We love you Mike...God bless your family.

Michael, it has been two (2) years since you went home to be with the Lord. It seems like only yesterday. I miss you so much. Not a day or moment goes by without my thoughts wondering and thinking about how short your time was here on earth. You will always be in my heart forever. I visited your grave site today with fresh flowers. Missing you forever.

Love,

Mama

We miss you so much. After seeing cousin Carolyn today, I had a flashback to all of those summers in the Falls. Catching "lightnin' bugs" and playing with all the cousins were things that we looked forward to. I treasure those moments now. Those were the days. I will cherish all of those memories forever. You were a blessing to all of us. I thank God for you. One day I will see you again. We love you.

Oh how I miss you. Mother's day will never be the same for me. You will always be my pride and joy. The memories I have of the Mother's Days gone by will be in my heart forever. I have some wonderful memories of our "special times" together. Loving you always and until we meet again.

Mama and the Family

Easter weekend we all visited your gravesite. It was a beautiful weekend. The only missing link was you. We all miss you so much. I remembered how we would always go to early church services and go out for breakfast. All I have now are beautiful memories of how it use to be. We all placed beautiful Easter Lilies and other flower arrangements at your gravesite in remembrance of a beautiful young man that we love and miss so much. Until we meet again.

Loving you always!

--Mama & the Family

Puff,



I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss you. You will be proud to here that I've come a long way spiritually, largely in part as a result of your passing. I guess you were gonna make sure you reached me. I had a hard time dealing with the events that took place Mike, but I look back and think it was a blessing that we were able to spend the entire day together. It had been a while since we were able to do that, and I missed being able to. Gods grace is amazing Mike, he took my best friend and replaced him with a beautiful fiancee. I tell her stories about you every chance I get. I think she knows more about you than a lot of people who met you. I always figured you would be there right next to me on that special day, but I guess in spirit is as good as flesh. We named the fantasy basketball league after you, and fittingly I won the inaugural trophy. I pray for your family Mike, I know its been hard. I hope that they know I am always there for them, even if its just to share old memories. I still haven't managed to get your old man on the golf course, maybe one day. I love you Puff, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you.



1 A good name is better than fine perfume,

and the day of death better than the day of birth.

2 It is better to go to a house of mourning

than to go to a house of feasting,

for death is the destiny of every man;

the living should take this to heart.



3 Sorrow is better than laughter,

because a sad face is good for the heart.



4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,

but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.



Pep

Hey Mike! Guess what, I am getting married to you know who. I wish you were here with me to share this exciting time. I really miss you. I love you, Nina

Michael, January 11th was indeed a "Special Day." God blessed me with a beautiful baby boy. I drove to Waelder on your Birthday and placed small balloons and flowers in the vases in remembrance of your 33rd Birthday. I miss you so much. I missed going to your favorite restaurant on your "Special Day" and most of all I missed our long conversations about in and everything. (SMILE) You are forever in my heart. I love you so much. You were and always will be the joy of my life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BOY!! LOVE YOU PLENTY TOO MUCH.

Mama and the Family

Happy Birthday Mike!!! I truly miss you man!! Things just ain't the same without you!!

Tobian

Happy Birthday Mike....I truly miss you and have thought about you so much lately. Love you!

Happy Birthday MiKelley! I know you and Stephen are in the presence of God and much more happier now. I miss you and I pray for your family.



Jeff "J-Vet" Edwards

Michael, I continue to think about you everyday. Jan 11th will be especially difficult, but knowing that you are with Nanny & Pop Pop looking down on all of us comforts me. I miss you. I love you.



Asil

Michael, the holidays have now come and gone. The holidays are so empty without you. I miss you so much. Life is just not the same. All I could do was place beautiful Christmas flowers at your gravesite and remember the holidays that we once shared together. We looked at a lot of photo albums during the holidays. I love looking at your smiling face. You brought the family so much joy. Remembering you always until we meet again. Love from the family.

Michael, we are in the middle of the holiday season, and it seems like you should be right here with us. Your laughter and love of family is missed so very much. We had a great Thanksgiving at Donna's, but we all were thinking of you and how much we missed you. I know you were looking down on the family as we ate, fellowshipped, and played games. It was a beautiful day, and all of the woods were filled with orange, gold, red, and brown leaves. I think about you everyday, and I just wanted to let you know that you will always be present in my heart and spirit. We lost our family star when you left us, but when I look up at the sky this Christmas season, I know that God has made you one of the brightest stars that shine.



Thinking of you always,

Aunt Shirley Sugar

Michael, the "Monument Dedication" on Sunday for you and Mrs. Kelley was beautiful. Also, the rededication of Mr. Kelley's monument was beautiful. The weather was beautiful. So many family and friends attended. We all could feel your presence with us. So many beautiful flowers and other tributes were presented during the family dedication. Looking forward to seeing you again. We love you so much. Missing you always.

Mama and the Family

I was not able to attend your home going service, Mikey. I was going to deliver my first son at any moment, and I could not travel. When Catherine told me you were gone, I could not believe it. Although I hadn't seen you in years, I could remember like it was yesterday, us singing in Innervisions, hanging out in Jester West with me and Nichole, or the apartment with me and Catherine. Every once and a while I'll flip through my photo albums and see your wonderful smile. It's been a year. My son has grown, and I still can't believe you are gone. I received this link to your guest book, and it's finally sunk in. I know where you are, and that you are rejoicing with our heavenly father, but I must say that I'm jealous that he has you and we don't! You're loved and dearly missed!!!!

To the Loving Parents, Ralph, Jr. & Carolyn..."God has never made a mistake,"and He's watching over you, getting you through each passing day. You are always in our prayers.

MIKE THIS IS YOUR LITTLE COUSIN JOEY. YEAH, I MISS YOU TO BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A PLACE FILLED WITH JOY. I REMEMBER THE SUMMERS WE HAD AT GRANDMOTHERS AND I DONT THINK NOTHING WILL EVER TAKE THE PLACE OF THOSE MEMORIES.WISH WE COULD HAVE BECAME CLOSER,REST IN PEACE AND LOVE ALWAYS JOEY.

Mike,

This is your Big sister Kim again and I you know that I miss you very much and love you very much. I can not believe i had to spend a year with out my brother. I thought about all the talks we had and how much you loved my son's (Uncle Mike). My mother (Moma Williams) is so sad that you are gone but she is okay knowing that your resting in the arms of JESUS. My Family misses you deeply Mike but I know you are very happy in heaven, keep looking out for me from above and keep loving your Big Sister because I will never stop loving you and keeping your memories in my heart alive. Love you, Love you, Love you so very much and I miss you even more.

Michael, a year has gone by since you have left us, and I know that you are looking down upon us with a smile that will forever be remember. Seeing your family in Wichita Falls earlier this month was great. May the Lord continue to be Bless them.

Michael, I did not have the pleasure of meeting you; however, as a child, I grew up around your grandmother (Ms. Annie Mae), your mother (Carolyn), and your uncle (Joseph). I have heard nothing but beautiful things about you and your accomplishments, as well as your character. Therefore, I feel I know your spirit man. To leave this earthly place and have nothing but wonderful things said about you is living the life of God as it is written in the Bible. That is the Greatest Accomplishment of all. I, as well as many others, will continue to pray for your love one's. When I think of you, I see your picture with the big beautiful smile that's full of joy unspeakable with peace all over you. It makes me smile.

Hey Mike, thought about you all this weekend and yesterday. I miss you alot these days. I am really missing our talks and the advice you would give me. I wish you were here but I know you are up above chillin with Nanny and Pop pop. I love you!

Michael, I couldn't let this day go by without telling you how much I miss you and love you. It has been a long year, and I think of you daily. Life will never be the same for those of us who love you, but life will be sweeter when we all can be together again. I know that you look down on us and want to tell us, "Don't be sad and lonely," because you are in perfect bliss. You were chosen early by God to leave Earth and not have to suffer the troubles of this world. You were just snatched away from us in a twinkling of an eye. Pray for us that we can smile and love like you did while you were with us. Oh, what a wonderful lesson you taught us all! Your Aunt Shirley Sugar misses you much.

Dear Michael,



You have been on my mind so much! It has been hard to deal with the fact that someone I shared so many fun times with is gone. I know that you are spreading that beautiful smile to everyone up there! Miss you!!!

Well, you know that my birthday is fast approaching. I am not looking forward to it since it is also the day you left. I just wanted you to know that you are never far from my thoughts. I am sure you are tired of hearing me talk to you so much but I can't help it. I miss my big brother. So on July 25th, I am going to go to Starbucks and get your favorite drink and think about all the great things we did together.

I love you,

Asil

Dear Michael,



It has taken me a while to write to you. It is still a struggle for me, but it is for all of us who miss you and love you - still.



It's Sunday afternoon. Erika and I are about to attend a graduation dinner in honor of our cousin, Meagan. She excelled in school, is extremely talented, very popular and adored by so many people. Our family is expecting many great things from her.



This reminds me so much of you and the day that we celebrated your success as a high school graduate. I still remember the wonderful memories that were shared by all of us who were fortunate enough to make expressions during the dinner. I also remember the many hours your parents spent preparing for that special day. How proud we have always been of you! Not just at that time, but many times over and over again. We expected so much from you and you continued to accomplish so many great things.



I feel so blessed to have had just a small part in your life. It's days like this - when we celebrate successes - that you are thought of even more.



It's been almost a year since you left us. I know that as the time draws nearer, it is going to become increasingly difficult for your mom, dad, sister, grandmother, and all of the people who you were closest to. I know that you are one of God's special angels. So I ask you to whisper softly in His ear and ask for an extra special blessing upon those who will struggle with this transition period - that they may be kept close to the Heart of God and wrapped in His comforting arms.



Michael, you are loved today and you are missed today - and always.



With my love,

Michael, I missed celebrating Mother's Day with you. Your presence at early morning church service with the family, going to our favorite retaurant and just hanging out all day with you has left a void in my heart. You know how much fun we would have from the moment I would step into your vehicle until we would return home. The conversations we would have would be non-stop. The laughter, the jokes and the good times we shared together will be in my heart forever. You were such a joy. I have some wonderful memories of our times together. You are forever in my heart. Missing you plenty to much. Mama

Dear Michael,



I didn't get the pleasure of meeting you, but on Monday morning, April 4, 2005, I had a fender bender with your mother. Of course you know that no one was hurt, but in the midst of working out the details of having your mother's car repairs taken care of, she mentioned to me of your passing.



It's funny how God brings people together, even if it's just to send you a prayer buddy. I was able to share with your mother my own grief of losing my beloved husband, David, at the same age (31) as you left your loved ones. It will be hard for me to forget your mother, and especially you, not only because of your same age as my husband, but since you were laid to rest on my birthday.



I was upset about the fender bender, but now I am happy about it. Because of it, I can pray for your mother. My daughter and I will dedicate morning prayers for the healing of her grief be with God speed.



I congratulate you on all your wonderful accomplishments, academically and professionally. I'm sure you made your family so very proud. It's obvious that you were a wonderful son. Thank you for having a God loving Mother. May you rest in eternal peace.

Mike, I wished you a happy birthday again this year. Jeff and I keep your picture on our dresser. We think about you alot. Sometimes Jeff just stops and says, "I can't believe my buddy is gone. It's just not real." But we know that it is. I saw many Willowridge people last weekend at Mrs. Coleman's funeral--it just reminded me that you weren't here anymore, either. I'm still so sad that you're gone.



Mr. Kelley and Mrs. Berry, Jeff and I are still available to you. I'm sure you both get his phone messages. He really loves and cares for you both very deeply. You are in our prayers as are Renee and Robin.

Hey Mike, Missed you a lot over the holidays and your birthday. Everyday I wish you were here. I love you so much, Your cuz, "Mamma Nina"

Happy Birthday!

Not a day passes that you are not in my thoughts. Me and Nina were just saying that we can't wait to be with you, Nanny, & Pop Pop again.

I can't say enough how much I love and miss you.

I love you - Asil

Had we decided a year ago that we would all be celebrating your birthday together, we would have decided the "place to be" and the time to be there. We would have planned it all out and been ready to celebrate another year in the life of Mike Kelley. Unfortunately, God had already made his plans and knew that we would only celebrate in memory and the only "place to be" would be home for you. He had planned the ultimate birthday celebration and knew that he would have you home once again to enjoy this day. You don't have to worry about going anywhere because all of the guests are there with you. We will miss you today and every birthday that comes and goes, but understand that we celebrate the life that you live each day in our hearts. We love you and miss you Mike.

Love,

Nikki Rucker

HAPPY 32ND BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL



You are forever in our hearts and everyday in our thoughts. Happy Birthday, my beloved Son. We love you and miss you so much.



If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, your family would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.



Missing you forever!!!!!!



Mom & Dad and the Kelley, Thompson and Berry Family

Christmas was not the same without you. If we could have just anything, our Christmas wish would have been to wake up and find you here with us. We reminisce about our Christmas' past and the joy and love we all shared. As flakes of snow swirled through the air on Christmas Eve, we wait for brighter days ahead when we can all be together. Mike, hold a place in heaven for me. Someday when life is through, we will be the Christmas angels who will share that day with you. Missing you!!!

Your Mom and the Kelley, Thompson & Berry Families

Michael, it is the last week of 2004. This was your year. I think about you everyday, and I pray for your mother, father, sister, grandmother, uncles, and our entire family for strength to accept your passing. As the years come and go, one by one we will be seeing you again, so I didn't say goodbye at the funeral. You have already tasted and seen how good the Lord is, and I know that you would not trade places with us now. We hurt, we still cry, but joy will come in the morning.



Your Aunt Shirley Sugar

My sincere condolences to the family. I have known Mike since Kindergarten, and he leaves us with so many fond memories. He was a kind person with a good heart. I've shared countless laughs with Mike, and memories of him will be etched in my mind for a lifetime. Seek comfort in knowing that as parents you bore "good fruit." May God continue to comfort and bless you.

Dear Carolyn,

I still can't believe this is real...however it really is. I still find it hard to think about the pain you must feel. I pray for you daily.



Being so close to you has been a wonderful experience in my life. I often reflex back to the days when we were all together our husbands and the boys.



May God's love sustain you.

Sincerely,

Doris

It has been 4 months since you have left us. It was not the same for Thanksgiving, without seeing that beautiful smiling face of yours in Crockett. I truly miss you and think of you everyday. Even though you are not here in body, your are always present and felt in my heart. My love and prayers to the Kelley, Berry, and Thompson families.

Mike, this is your Aunt Shirley Sugar. I think about you everyday, and I miss you so very much. I guess I'm a little selfish because I feel like you are my son too. Your smile, your warmth, your caring, your love of family lit up my life. The summers in the Falls, and all of the good times we all shared as a family will be forever etched in my heart. I know that God is taking care of you much better than any of us could. So I know that each day you are constantly saying, "It's all good." I know that you love us and hate that we are sad, but I know that your spirit is with God, and God is always present. I love you.

Well Michael this is Uncle Joe again I really miss you a lot. Every day i think about my little nephew and my only nephew. I Talk to kim alot at least twice a week.I Have two of your suits and they fit real good.Those two suits put me close to you.I am thinking about buying a place close to you.Puncho really miss you and your mother father and aunt Glory along with Latashia, you will always be in our hearts.Well I guess I will close for now.LOVE YOU

Well Mike I have had time to think how much Debra and I really miss you and everyday it still hurts to wake up and know you are gone from us, but GOD gave us the family reunion last year to enjoy your smile and your good heart one last time. I have only known you for 12 years but I can say from my heart that it was a very good 12 years, so with my love sent to you I will see you at the crossroads good bye my friend and cousin.

I am truly moved to know that I knew someone that affected so many people. It was an honor to know you Mike. It seems so hard to see things that bring me back to you. That truly wll be the hardest thing. I honestly can say that I can go through several lifetimes and will not find a better human being. I know now that this world was not big enough for you and that the only force that could give you the space in which you needed was God. He knew that you were beyond this world and it was time for you to move on. Please save a spot for me. I know that you are occupying one of the many mansion in thy father's house! Take care MiKelley! "Bottom Line" 'J-Vet'

Mike. Yet another entry and it's only because I could not express everything that I wanted to in my first. There are so many events and moments that make us here within the Verizon Family think of you. As I stated in my previous post, it has been nothing but a pleasure to meet and be acquainted with you yo. Your immediate family has to be totally shattered without you because you remind me so much of myself. I didn't know that you were an only child just like me. So many people depended on you for one reason or another and we rock in the same boat in the category too. These are just some of the reasons why now I know how we communicated so well. This goes without saying but to Mrs. Berry and Mr. Kelley, you have a great son. I speak in present tense because Mike will never be forgotten. His spirit lives within ALL OF US, everyone that has posted on these pages, and it must be very well appreciated to know that someone has recognized your work with Mike's upbringing. Mike, every Jan.11, I will surely remember to wish you a happy birthday, as it's the same day as my aunt's, and just a year apart. At Verizon alone, you are truly missed and mentioned a lot. We Miss You without a Doubt. When I leave this Earth, I want just like you to have many wonderful people to express some of the same thoughts about me as we have for you. Dude you are truly in a better place and I almost envy that. At the same time because you are not here in flesh it makes me sad... my most sincere prayers are with your family ..

I read so many of these lovely entries days after the funeral and just could not bring myself to express my thoughts about my dear friend Michael. I have finally found the strength and gathered the words that I wanted to say. I think about you everyday my friend. I smile on the inside, and sometimes express a grin on the outside when I have thoughts of something crazy and funny that you have said. Just to remember the days that you walked down the aisle to greet me each afternoon that you would arrive "late" or when you rested well the night before and felt like being on time that day. I miss you and your kind spirit, your positive energy and your beautiful smile. I've had you on my heart everyday and for each day I count your absence. I just want you to know that I use the music that we both liked so well to ease the pain. I keep in mind the way that you would react when you would hear a cd that I would have you listen to, and the excitement that would come over your face. Remember how I would always have to make you a copy too? I cherish the time that I had your friendship. I know that you didn't have an opportunity to get your house, but you see how God works. God gave you one of the best rooms to the best house that you could ever live in. It's already built, it has the best view, it's in the best location and it is already paid for. You couldn't have gotten a better deal. I keep wishing that I could see you walk through the doors again, but this time you will have to wait on me to walk through those doors. Save me a room with a nice view too, for I plan to be in the same house that you are in when it is my time to come home. I miss you and I love you Mike.

Carolyn and Family,



I have vivid memories of Michael in and out of the houses on Welch with all the cousins. He was such a wonderful young man. I can see his face, with the Big smile. Because of him all our lives are better...he made us smile. What a great gift to possess. The ability to make others happy.

It is truly amazing how God places people in our lives for different reasons at different times. It is so unfortunate Mike that you are not here to party with me, to laugh, to joke, to have a conversation, and to share our thoughts about different topics. I must admit to you now that you've given me some brilliant ideas and the thoughts that you've shared with me over the years that we've been acquainted, I've taken to heart. There is a photo of myself on my computer desk at home that's too small for the frame that it's in. I STOLE your idea of putting a part of the Verizon Calendar to fill the emptiness behind the photo so that the white foam that came with the frame would not be seen, just like you did your sister's photo. I never told you that because I didn't want you to think that I was copying you (because you know I'm the trend setter), but I'm happy to tell you now because I need for God to step in and fill the emptiness in my heart that I have had since your passing. Dude you were a great asset to my up and coming career as an entertainer (I will make it like you told me to) and every day on stage, I will think of you. You were and still are a part of the drive that is going to motivate me to always do my best. I'll always remember your encouraging words, your friendship, and most importantly YOU as a person. It's very rare that we come across people as genuine as you were here on earth. I'm sure heaven is happy to have filled another empty seat in the roster above with someone of your singularity. Write my name on the back of my chair and tell Peter to reserve my wings man, hopefully I'll see you on the other side. You are greatly missed..



tobian

We will always be thankful to God for the gifts of love, kindness and compassion that have been expressed through family and friends such as you during our loss. By sharing in our grief at a time when we were most in need, you have blessed our lives. Your continued prayers will be an encouragement now and the days that lie ahead.

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

Mike, I think about you every day, I have not had a day go by that I don't remember seeing your smile or enjoying coffee with you or just simply talking about good times. My family your extended family (Momma Williams, Cristal Williams, Marcus Jacobie Obrien, Christian Williams, Tyre Williams, Milo Williams, Karen Williams,Hallie Williams and Milo Williams JR.) We miss you so much. I am wating on GOD to dry my tears away but I know it will be long time before that happens. I am waiting to see you again so I can tell you like I did every day (I love you little brother!!) You were my angel here and in heaven. I love you Mike.

MICHAEL, WELL LITTLE NEPHEW ITS ME AGAIN YOUR UNCLE JOE IT HAS BEEN A MONTH NOW AND IT HURTS. MICHAEL YOU WERE MY ONLY NEPHEW AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I REALLY WISH YOU WERE HERE.MAMA MISSES YOU ALSO. SHE EVEN CALLS ME MICHAEL CAROLYN AND MAMA WEARS YOUR PICTURE AROUND THEIR NECK EVERYDAY. WE MISS YOU.OH AND DONT LEAVE OUT ROBIN AND YOUR PLAY SISTER KIM ,PUNCHO AND CISSY. WELL I GOT TO GO FOR NOW .I WILL CLOSE WITH YOUR FAMOUS WORDS AND THAT IS "UNCLE JOE ITS ALL GOOD"

These words I write with a very heavy heart. My deepest sympathy to the Kelley family and all that loved him. He will be greatly missed. I've only know Mike for a very short time,but he was the most sincere person I have ever met. I think about Mike everyday and I am so glad I had a chance to be a part of his life. Mike I pray everyday for your family and friends to have the strength to endure the heartache of your passing. Miss you Mike! Until we meet again. Love Kim Dunn

Mike, I am just checking in like others to say hi. I really miss you a lot and wish you were here. I keep waiting for the phone to ring and you say "Mama Nina". This is just so hard to accept. It just seems like a bad dream. I really just can't express how much I miss you and love you. Things will never be the same. I just look foward to the day we will be reunited in heaven. I love you Michael.

Hi Michael! Guess what I did this morning --- I had your drink at Starbucks, Carmel Machiatto with a shot of hazelnut. You were right, it was the bomb. I was upset when your cell phone got turned off but I will always remember your voice message of "Mike Kelley" when you were trying to sound cool : ). I think of you every day and night and feel cheated that you are not here with all of us. I just love you so much. I don't know when this pain will leave, everyone says that it will get better with time but we both know otherwise. Just like our long talks about Nanny, this is the same. Well, I have to go so I will talk to you later. Tell Nanny and Pop-Pop hi and know that every beautiful thing that I encounter from now on will always make me think of you. I love you - Asil