Mr. Michael Patrick "Mike" Kelly

Mr. Michael Patrick "Mike" Kelly

Michael Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Georgia Cremation - Fayetteville on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Michael Patrick Kelly, 63, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025.

Born on March 18, 1962, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Mr. Kelly was the son of the late Thomas A. Kelly and Barbara J. (Koch) Kelly.

Michael loved baseball and outdoor activities. He loved animals, especially cats. He was an avid drummer and dreamed of being a rock drummer, despite his struggles with injuries sustained in an accident in 1997.

Mr. Kelly is survived by his mother: Barbara Kelly, of Newnan; his brother: David Kelly, of Luthersville; and a half-brother: Tommy Kelly, of Murfreesboro, TN. Extended family includes his uncle: Gary Koch, of Tampa, FL; Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Koch, of Clayton, GA; and his cousins: Angela Wiggins (Greg) and Andrea Chaney (Patrick).

A Memorial Service will be held at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1250 Lora Smith Rd, Newnan, GA 30265, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, beginning at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at 10:30 A.M., prior to the service. A reception will follow the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Michael's memory be made to Bridging the Gap, 19 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263, or One Roof, 255 Temple Ave., Newnan, GA 30263.

The Kelly family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Hwy 54 West, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.

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