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Danny Kelley Obituary
Danny Ray Kelley, 72, of Owenton, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Clearview Healthcare in Owenton, KY, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on February 12, 1953, in Fort Knox, KY, the son of the late Forest Ray Kelley and Jean Bohanon Kelley. Early in life, he had worked on farms.
Danny is survived by his three sons, Timothy Kelley of Carrollton, KY, Justin Kelley of Turners Station, KY, and William Kelley of Carrollton, KY, a daughter, Jennifer Law of Worthville, KY, ten grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Norma Proctor.
No formal services will be held at the the family's request. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home.
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