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Kelley Killian Obituary
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico - Kelley Deno Killian, 59, of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, formerly of Dallas and Chicago, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home in Mexico, one day shy of his 60th birthday.
Born March 16, 1963, in Paragould to Billy Jeff and Evaline Buchanan Killian, he was a former decorator and worked for TV Guide.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Ruby Killian, sister-in-law, Charlotte Killian, and grandparents, Doyle and Rachel Killian and Andy and Lillie Buchanan.
Survivors include his brothers, Billy Doyle Killian of Oil Trough and Brett Killian (Jill) of Walnut Ridge; sister, Lea Speight (Trey) of Blytheville; nephew, Justin Killian (Brittany); nieces, Jadyn Killian and Emerson Speight; great-nephew, Corbin Killian; aunt, Evelyn Sturkie (Danny); and his beloved fur baby princess, Mamie, along with many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. April 22 in Trinity Cemetery at Bono.
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Randall Brown
April 24, 2023
So sorry to hear this very sad news. You will be missed my friend.
Randy Brown
Sherry Denning
April 14, 2023
He is with the angels now. So many people will miss his kind sole and stories of his grandparents. RIP my dear friend.
Emanual
April 13, 2023
Will miss you Deno!
Melissa E.
April 12, 2023
Prayers for Bill, Justin, Lea Ellen and Brett. It´s been awhile since I´d seen Kelley but he will always be my brother in-law. Rest easy Kelley, your siblings have got it from here.
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