Henry Frank Kelley Sr.
Posted By Families Firstcare On April 21, 2023 @ 8:45 am In Obituaries | 12 Comments
Henry Frank Kelley Sr., 93, of Tybee Island, Georgia passed away
Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Summer Breeze Assisted Living surrounded by
his loving daughters.
Frank was born on June 17, 1929 in Sipsey, Alabama to the late Sandy
Alexander Kelley and the late Flora Wright Kelley. He was the oldest of four children.
The family moved to Savannah, Georgia when he was a young boy.
Mr. Kelley retired from Union Camp Corporation as an Paper Mill Assistant Superintendent
in 1991 after 43 years. During that time, he also served his country as a Master
Sergeant in the National Guard, 48th Infantry Division, 118th Field Artillery. He loved
fishing, boating, and was a dedicated family man.
Frank married Mary Charlotte Jackson in 1948 and they were married 48
years until her passing in 1996. They had three children, Janice, Frank Jr. and Melinda (Lindy). He later married Ceciline Harn until her passing in 2017.
He was a Godly man of deep faith and a longtime member of Chapel By The
Sea Baptist Church of Tybee Island, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Charlotte Kelley, Son Henry Frank Kelley, Jr., 2nd wife Cecilene Kelley, Granddaughter Pamela Gail Kelley, Sister Jean Brazell, and brother Charles Kelley.
Mr. Kelley leaves behind his daughters Janice K. Powell (Kenny), and Melinda L.
Horton (Paul) both of Wilmington Island, Georgia, Daughter-in-law, Marlene
Kelley of Monroe, North Carolina; two Step-Daughters, Debra Stark(Terry) of
Prairieville, Louisiana, and Michelle Peterson (Jamie) of Pooler, Georgia; Nine Grandchildren, 3 Step-Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and many other numerous family members and friends.
Graveside Service will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11:00a.m. at Forest Lawn
Memory Gardens, Garden of Gethsemane. Pastor David Laughner will be Officiating.
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So sorry for your loss, your Dad was such a great person . He was always so kind when we all lived in Bloomingdale. I know you and your sister will miss him so much and the rest of the family and friends. My prayers are with y’all as you go through this tough time.
We are so very sorry for your loss Lindy. Sending prayers and hugs
So sorry for your loss.. he is home now with the friends and loved ones that have been waiting for him….❤️
Sorry to hear of Mr.Frank’s passing. Remember when I was little and knowing Mr. Frank at church on Ash Street, later I would have pleasure to work with Mr. Franks brother (Charles) at Stone Container. Will keep family in our prayers.
I am so sorry l, Lindy, and Janice. Your families will be in my prayers. He was a very special man. I thought a lot of him and your mama. ❤️🙏🏻.
So sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry, your Dad was such a sweet man. He will be greatly missed at family functions. Praying for you and the family❤️
Frank was a great guy, work with him for many years. Sorry to hear of his passing
I had the pleasure of getting to know Frank when I visited the mill as a supplier. He was one of the finest people
I met during my career in the paper industry.
As a young engineer joining UCC in 1984 Frank took an interest in me and taught me a lot. I have relayed several lessons I learned from Frank to other papermakers over the years. I fondly remember him and offer my deepest condolences on his passing.
I am so sorry for your loss. I just
Sadly found out ,,, my prayers
Are with you all. I truly loved papa and miss him dearly 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
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So sorry for your loss. David and I thought a lot of Mr. Frank. We loved to hear him tell his stories.
With deepest sympathy to your family,
Kathy and David Peterson