Gene Marlo Kelley
1927 - 2009
Gene Marlo Kelley
1927 - 2009
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BORN
1927
DIED
2009
Gene Kelley Obituary
Born August 18, 1927 in Bangs, Texas, he was the son of Leslie G. and Opal Davis Kelley. Gene was a graduate of Orange High School and Hardin-Simmons University. He joined the Merchant Marines before becoming a sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He later served as a radio technician in Greece with the United Nations Gene married Betty Post on April 7, 1951 in San Angelo, TX. An assistant comptroller for 10 years at Thompson Petroleum, he was formerly employed at Humphrey Oil. He was a member at Plymouth Park Baptist Church in Irving. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and outdoorsman,
Survivors include Betty, his wife of 58 years; sons, Mike Kelley of Brooksville, Florida and Pat Kelley of Yukon, Oklahoma; brother, Max Kelley of Cliff, New Mexico; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Plymouth Park Baptist Church with Bob Harper officiating. Interment to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery, west of Bear Creek Golf Course in Euless. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather and faithful brother. He will be greatly missed.
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August 6, 2009
Dear Betty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Kathleen and Ray Noble
August 6, 2009
Gene was a wonderful, dear friend to our family. We all have so many fond memories that will be cherished forever. He will be greatly missed.
Betty Jean Schultz Gwinn and Family
Elayna Kelley
August 6, 2009
DaddyGene
Some of my fondest memories are of visiting with my grandparents
Spending time in Irving and at the ranch are such treasured moments
I learned how to appreciate Mexican food, catch tadpoles and find fossils
Being with DaddyGene and Grandmother is better than any of the tv channels
I’ve always admired my DaddyGene for his intelligence, compassion and strength
Feeling so exceptional as his granddaughter knowing he’d go to any length
To provide for us, comfort us, teach us, and show how much you love us
You entertained us and calmed us when we would make such a fuss
Your sense of humor has always made me laugh hard enough to slap my knee
Even when you offered my date a chance to see naked baby pictures of me!
No one seems to be as proud and impressed of me as you do
Your constant encouragement and strong support has helped me through
You’ve journeyed to Florida to each of my graduations
Making me feel so radiant that I’d exceeded any expectations
Always taking such an interest in my hobbies and aspirations
Embracing quirks and disappointments without any hesitations
You’re always in my heart and a huge part of who I’ve become
Thanks to you I’m a successful woman instead of a bum :)
I started this poem as a way to let you know how much you mean
But trying to write it down or put it in words just seems obscene
Words can’t even come close to describing how much I love you
But I’m sure you feel the same and understand my point of view
I do know how very blessed I am to have such a wonderful DaddyGene
A heart and love like yours is very rarely seen.
August 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Trustees of Bear Creek Cemetery
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August 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru these difficult days. We will miss Uncle Gene and his unconditional love. May God's Blessing Be with you Betty.
Our Love,
John, Rosa, Tiffany and Jay Morris
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
August 5, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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