Obituary
Keith D. Kelley originally from Fairborn, Ohio, age 71, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Tavares House : Cornerstone Hospice Care.
Keith was born January 20, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary Louise (Sketo) and Douglas Brown Kelley. He married Shirley Ann (Kramer) Kelley on March 9, 1979 in Fairborn, Ohio.
His extensive career included Sales, Engineering, and Technical Trainer. He retired in 2017.
He attended Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Leesburg, FL. He also participated in many church activities in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina and Florida including the Adventure Club (for pre-teens), and various plays and dramas, including playing Sheriff Billy Jerk (the villain everyone loved).
Keith was a Master Mason at Fairborn, Ohio Lodge #764. He currently served as Secretary of the Tavares Lions Club and was past President of the Maggie Valley Lions Club. He was a volunteer of the Fairborn Ohio PACT unit. In 1979 he was a Scout Master for the Fairborn Ohio Boy Scouts of America.
Upon moving to Florida in 2016, Keith organized several Gold Cart Parades for residents of Lake Frances Estates (LFE), maintained a schedule for the LFE Breakfast Club and completed the Citizens Academy of Lake County course.
He enjoyed singing in various choirs, wood working, playing cards, and traveling with Shirley. Most of all he loved spending time with family and his large circle of friends. Keith will forever be remembered for his sense of humor and his willingness to help others.
Surviving are his loving wife Shirley Kelley, sons David (Danielle) Kelley and Dennis (Beverly) Kelley, 4 grandchildren Davis Kelley, Emerson Kelley, Max (Kacy) Becker, Patrick Kelley, and 3 Great Grand Children Macy Becker, Landon Reid, and Kaitlyn Reid, along with several Nieces and Nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Douglas and Mary Kelley, Sisters, Mary Penwell and Kay Ann Cook, Brother, Douglas Kelley along with Granny Sketo and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
“Celebration of Keith’s Life” will be held on January 30, 2024 (Keith’s Birthday) at the Kelley residency, 1314 Apache Circle, Tavares, FL, at 5:00 pm followed by a Golf Cart Parade. Additional Celebrations will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Keith’s honor at Cornerstone Hospice House, Tavares Florida.
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1314 Apache Circle, Tavares, FL 32778
Rest in Peace.
My daughters and I had a wonderful and memorable trip to visit them after they moved to Tennessee, where they were wonderful hosts, friends, and family.
Their sage advice, humor, and love have always remained in our hearts.
Rest in peace, Keith. And my heart is always with you, Shirley.
With Love,
Mary Baker Swanson,
Theresa, Cheryl, and Michelle
To my friend ☺️
He was a true servant who loved helping people. And he lived his FJ cruiser!
Well done thy good and faithful servant .
Kathi and Bill Falls