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William A. "Bill" Kelly
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When he started, the EGA had exactly one staff member: Bill Kelly. Under Kelly's leadership, the EGA's membership increased from 29 companies to 126. Its staff grew from one employee to 13. With Kelly at the helm of the EGA, Elberton. population just under 5,000, soon became known as the granite capital of the world.
With his business and civic accomplishments, "he somehow managed to be a great family man as well," his daughter Janet Wiley said. "It looks like he would have had to work all the time to do all that he did, but he was a master of organization. I never remember him missing a family event."
William A. Kelly, 88, of Rome, died July 11 after complications from a blood disorder.Read the news obituary
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July 21, 2014
Bill played a big part in my personal and professional life, and while there may be little comfort in words during this time of sadness, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Frances and his family.
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Barb
July 17, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss and may you find comfort in God's inspired word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16).
Jeannette Redmond
July 15, 2014
May the family and friends of Mr. William Kelly, be comforted during this time of sadness and sorrow and the difficult days ahead. Psalms 46:1, Sincerely.
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