John Horace Kelly, 83, of Waco, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at St. Catherine Center in Waco. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Crawford Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Kelly and Dr. Anthony Cahill. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, December 2 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
John Horace Kelly was born on June 15, 1930 to Marlan and Ruth Ellen (Reed) Kelly in Wheeler, Texas. He graduated in 1949 from Wheeler High School, and in the fall of 1949, he married Anna V. Hefley in Clovis, NM. God blessed them with a beautiful family.
John worked for Phillips Petroleum in Borger. In 1953, he transferred with the company to McGregor. After 30 years of service, he retired from Hercules in 1983.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna V. Kelly; three sons, Phil and wife, Doris Kelly, Steven and wife, Patricia Kelly, and
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Mrs. Kelly I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Kelly was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed talking to the both of you. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
Dear Doris and Phil:
I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. Unfortunately, I’m not able to be there tonight or tomorrow but please know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Elaine
Steve & Patricia, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your great family memories be a comfort. Take care.
Gayle & Mike Arnett
Praying for peace and comfort for all the family. When we remember JH it always puts a smile on our face. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Your thoughts and prayers with everyone at this time especially Steve and Patricia.
Dear Steve and family,
My prayers are with you all during this time. I hope you can find peace in memories and by spending time together as a family.
With love, Jennifer Koontz
Phil, so sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. Many thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Mike & Rhonda
Praying for comfort for you and your fsmily during this time of loss. May God provide the final victory.
So very sorry to hear of your father and grandfather’s passing. May the Lord comfort each of you and provide for your every need.
Truly sorry to hear of Mr. Kelly’s passing. Mrs. Kelly, it has been many years since I have seen you two. You rented out a home on Alexander to my parents back in 1977. He was a very kind person.
Mom Kelly, Lonnie Phillip, Steven and especially "baby" John — my deepest sympathy in the death of your wonderful father. It was such an honor and privilege to know him not only as my close forever friend’s father but also to be his Providence Hospice RN Case Manager. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this bittersweet time.
Sharon Stone (RCHS ’75) Hammond, RN, MSN
Providence Hospice
We send our condolences, thoughts and sympathy to you at this time of your great loss. What a legacy he has left behind!
With blessings to all the Kelly family,
Monty and Val Gleason
Wichita, Kansas