Kelly Robert Harbaugh, 63, of Savannah, died July 30, 2026, in Savannah. He was born Aug. 1, 1962, in Greenville, South Carolina.
Kelly was a 1980 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School. He loved his family, his music and the NFL’s Raiders.
He is survived by his loving family, Sharon Powell, Andrew, Nicole and Tori; his sisters, Starla H. Thurlow (Ken), Rhonda E. Treu (Brad), Valerie K. Conway (Chris) and Tonda H. Malone (George); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Robert Harbaugh, in 1988; his mother, Sherry Jeanne Price, in 1996; and his brother, Rodney Scott Harbaugh, in 1997.
Kelly’s family celebrated his life privately.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Kelly’s name to Hospice of Savannah at 1352 Eisenhower Drive Savannah, GA 31406.
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Sharon
I love and miss you so much ❤️❤️
Susan whitmore
Kelly we will forever miss your smile and laugh, you were and are a very special part of our family , you are my brother . A day won’t go bye that I don’t think of you . You can play and listen to all your 🎼 music with every one in heaven, Go Raiders!!! We will love 💕 you Kelly for ever , Sharon,Nicole ,Andrew, and Tory were so blessed to have you , you’re out of pain now , do rest easy .love Susan and Steve whitmore, your bother and sister
Andrew
Even though you were not my blood father, you were my father. I’ll miss all the crazy talks and fun we had. I love you and miss you alot.
Kathy
Sharon,
I still can’t believe this is real!! My heart truly breaks for you and your family. I know the loss you feel. Please know I’m here for you always! ¡ I love you!!! I will always remember thle little “evil laugh” he gave me!!!!!
My condolences,
Kathy
Nicole
Kelly,
There was so much were weren’t able to say. Everything happened so suddenly. know how loved you are. How much we will miss you.
I will miss our chats in the backyard under the tree you frequented. times you told me that things get better and to not take life so seriously. I saw you as my dad. A dad full of jokes, love for life and animals, and his family.
Love you, Nicole.
Caitlin Whitmore
You were a big part of our family and we will all miss you. I know Opie & Bonnie were waiting for you at the rainbow bridge! I still have the AAR cd you made me and will always keep it in my glovebox. We love you,
Caitlin (Wednesday) & Bryan
Cathy & Charlie
Our hearts are broken. Kelly, you will forever be in our hearts.
Peggy cowart
Dear Kelly , I will forever miss you , your smile , the flowers you always gave me . The trips to old times buffet for liver and onions when Sharon and Susan would take us . Sharing a blanket on the couch at Susan’s house every holiday because we were always freezing , and every one laughing at us , I love you my son . I know you are at peace now , love baby
Colleen Rovolis Humphries
Dear Family,
I knew Kelly during our days at Armstrong and the DoDa’s. I am truly sorry for your loss, and I pray for you all. He will be missed.
Natasha Sanders
Kelly,
Glad you got to build the family of love and support that you dreamt of and so richly deserved. I’ll never forget the nights full of Wii bowling, tennis, music and laughter that we shared. Until we meet again, keep that traveling jukebox carrying out the best of tunes in heaven, my beautiful friend.
Love,
Tash
Barrett Burgess
Kelly,
I can’t believe I’m writing this! This is a tough one, for sure! I will never forget all of the good times we had, working together, playing disc golf and ping pong. I can’t believe you still kept beating me the last time I was down there! I will miss our long conversations and the good energy you brought everywhere you went.
I know you have an infinite playlist up there-enjoy it!
You are well-loved and will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers to you and your beautiful family.
Rest easy, my friend.
Love,
Barry B.
DANA D AYERS
Dearest Kelly, Im so very Happy I was able to call you Friend…..I will always remember our talks about music you taught me so much…I always looked up to you for your Fortitude and Courage and Strength to keep going….You fought a Good Fight…Now your with our Father…I know you will be looking down and protecting your family…See you again Someday……
Victoria Powell
Kelly!
My other dad, I’m a bit lost for words because of how fast everything happened. I do know I won’t ever forget my last conversation with you.
Thank you for always asking me how my day was even on days it seemed silly to ask. I’m never gonna forget that you were the one to encourage me to always stay active. You had the best music recommendations too.. so thank you for all of the CDs and talks about artists and songs. I bet Opie was there waiting for you, with a frisbee in his mouth, of course. Bonnie too, with her sassy meows.
I’m going to miss you, a lot.
Adrian A.
Kelly, I’m glad I was able to hang out with you again a couple weeks before you passed. The only one in the house that watched the World Cup games with me haha that was fun.
I will always cherish the Red Hot Chili Peppers CD you made me. It was no coincidence that “Soul to Squeeze” came on my car radio on your final day. I believe that was a sign that it was time for you to finally be free from your pain. May you rest in peace, I know you’re definitely in Heaven listening to your music collection. You will be missed ❤️
Maggie Lanigan
Kelly, you were my good friend Sharon’s forever love and a big part of her family’s lives as well that lead to alot of good times and alot of happiness and for that i am forever greatful ! You will be missed by all of us because you were a special person ! Fly high ! And RIP ! We all will see you again one day!
Mark Felts
I miss the old Sportsfest days with you. We all had such a great time competing and drinking together.
RIP my friend, Mark
Candi, Teva and Liam Bean
We will always hold you in our hearts. I’ll never forget how sweet you’ve always been to us, esp my Liam. Life is bittersweet but I’m so thankful our paths did cross. We love you always!
Darleen Murray
Kelly you was always good to everyone. You always kind and loving.
When I first time I seen you with Sharon your eyes was full of love for her .
The way you loved her kids was special
The way you loved her all her family was special
You are going to be missed but heaven gained a loving soul