Leon Kelley

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Leon Kelley

Leon Kelley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Leon Kelley, 71, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1954, in Silsbee, to Mary Margaret Kozok Kelley and Wiley Ballard Kelley.
He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Kelley; sons, Adam Kelley and his wife, Amber, of Lumberton; Jason Kelley of Silsbee; and Christopher Kelley and his wife, Megan, of Kirbyville; grandchildren, Harley Kelley, Maddie Kelley, Wiley Kelley, and Insley Kelley; sisters, Reba Bass and her husband, Jerry, of Alvin; and Beatrice Harrison and her husband, Pat, of Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Rose Wilson.
A gathering of Mr. Kelley's family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Broussard's, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His interment will follow at Hardin Memorial Park, 418 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.

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