Eric Kelly

Eric Kelly obituary, Kosciusko, MS

Eric Kelly

Eric Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Culpepper Funeral Home - Canton on Aug. 27, 2025.

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James Eric Kelly was born July 8, 1984 in Madison, Mississippi and passed away January 5, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Eric grew up in Madison and attended Madison Central High school and then Holmes Community College. In 2003, he joined the United States Air Force where he served our country until 2010 as Airfield Management Ops Supervisor. He then began his career as a CDL truck driver which allowed him the opportunity to travel and experience beautiful places across the United States.
Eric loved travel, baseball, all music from country to rock and collecting items from his travels. His favorite thing was attending concerts and telling people about his daughter. He was a proud father, a kind and loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
He leaves behind his loving daughter, Ali Grace Kelly, mother, Belinda Bell (Randy), brothers, Karsten Kelly, Jason Kelly, Les Kelly (Kelli), and nieces, nephews and cousins that he adored.
Eric was preceded in death by his father James Kelly, brother, Nick Kelly, grandmother, Edith Gill and grandfather, J. D. Gill (Mary).
A memorial service will be held on January 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Culpepper Funeral Home, 3434 North Liberty Street, Canton, MS 39046 601-859-2031.
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