Gary Lynn Kelly

Gary Lynn Kelly obituary, Durant, OK

Gary Lynn Kelly

Gary Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown's Funeral Service - Atoka on Oct. 23, 2023.

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Gary Lynn Kelly, age 71, a Boswell, OK resident, formerly a lifelong Lane and Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, July 23, 1952, to Ellen Jelean Stacy, at Sayre, OK. Gary passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home in Boswell, OK surrounded by his loved ones. He attended Lane Public School. Gary was a rancher, high liner, and a trucker. He married Dolly (Wilson) in March 1992 at Coalgate, OK. They celebrated 31 years of marriage before his passing. Gary was baptized at Riverside Unity Church in Boswell. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, raising his cattle and being with his family.
Gary is survived by his wife, Dolly Kelly of the home in Boswell, OK; son, Richard Evans and wife Karla of Atoka, OK; daughters, Crystal Evans of Coalgate, OK, Kanette Madden of Bentley, OK, Pamela Frailicks and husband John of Bentley, OK; grandchildren, Briley Evans of Atoka, OK, Bailey Evans of Atoka, OK, Alyssa Ott and husband Gaven of Coalgate, OK, Emily Coffman of Farris, OK, Nicholas Coffman of Coalgate, OK, Kelsie Kelly of Caney, OK, Kali Madden of Bentley, OK, Colton Madden of Bentley, OK, Lacey Hall and husband Justin of Atoka, OK; stepson, Jeremy Crow and wife Teaha and daughter Teleah of Boswell, OK; great grandchildren, Kendyl, Kyleigh, Kayden, Amelia, Isabella, Teagan, Guhner, Ellie; brother, Kenneth Kelly and wife Ladell of Guymon, OK; mom that raised him, Georgie Yates of Lane, OK; brothers, Tommy Yates, Terry Yates; sisters, Jan Chavers, Lorretta Reeves; half brother, Dewayne Maulden and wife Sandy of Guymon, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Jelean (Stacy) Messer; son, Thomas Leon Kelly; sister, Liz; "dad", Leon Yates; "brother", Wayne Yates; grandson, Ryan Frailicks.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. Wendell Ingram
INTERMENT: Butler Cemetery, Lane, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Tommy Yates, Terry Yates, John Frailicks, Kevin Nave, Larry Hunter, Ted Thompson
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Kendall Lane, Jessie Honeycutt, Bryan Akard, Sam Shoemake, Brent Durant, David Durant, Teagan Hall
CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE
FAMILY NIGHT IS TUESDAY 6-8PM
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK
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