Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Kelly

Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Kelly obituary, Stephens City, VA

Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Kelly

Kenneth Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Winchester on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Kenneth E. "Ken" Kelly, 79, of Winchester, VA, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his home.
Ken was born September 20, 1946 in Hollidaysburg, PA, a son of the late James H. Kelly and Anna M. Imler Kelly. He married Val Jean Orndorff Kelly December 6, 1975. He was an outstanding member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and was known for bowling a few 300 games.
Along with his loving wife of 50 years, Val Jean, Ken is survived by his children, Tom Kelly, Karen Goodman, Robert Kelly; stepson, Mac Jones Jr.; 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Barbara Jones Baker; brothers, Bruce Kelly, Clyde Kelly, James Kelly; and sister, Shirley Kelly.
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. A committal service will follow at Shenandoah Memorial Park with Pastor Vernon Bray officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Kelly, Tom Kelly, Greg Kelly, Timmy Myers, Jimmy Kelly, and Keith Lynn. A time of food and fellowship will take place at Church of the Good Shepherd immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ken's name to the Church of the Good Shepherd at 645 Berryville Ave Winchester, VA 22601 and Blue Ridge Hospice at 333 W Cork Street Winchester, VA 22601.

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