Johnny Burke Kelly
1944 - 2023
Johnny Burke Kelly
1944 - 2023
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BORN
1944
DIED
2023
Johnny Kelly Obituary
Johnny Burke Kelly, 79 of Broadway, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Friday (8\4\2023) at Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Mr. Kelly was born in Harnett Co, a son of the late Garland Kelly and Robenia Marshburn Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Margaret K. Messer, and Lewis Kelly. Johnny was a mechanic with Sanford Ford for many years, and after his retirement owned and operated Kelly’s Garage for several years. He loved to hunt, fish, gardening, piddling, and tinkering with anything.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Ruth Garner Kelly; daughter, Cindy Kelly of Broadway; son Kevin Kelly (Natalie) of Broadway; and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter, Beckley Ann Kelly.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Kid’s Fishing Foundation, 31258 600th Street, Millville, MN 55957.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
509 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330
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