Darrell Ray Kelley was born at Parsons, KS, on April 23, 1936 the son of Ray Wallace Kelley and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Kelley, and passed away March 1, 2006 at Golden Valley Hospital in
Clinton, MO.
Darrell worked for 28 years for American National Can before retiring. And he also worked for Reynolds Aluminum for 13 years before retiring from there also.
Among the many things that brought Darrell pleasure were singing and playing his guitar, antique cars, horse back riding and spending time with his wife and family.
He is survived by his wife Virginia of the home; one daughter: Kimberly Rae Harper; three sons: Darrell Patrick Kelley; Timothy Scott Kel1ey; and Charles Lee Kelley; Seven grandchildren: Nathan Harper; David Harper; Angela Harper; Jenna Kelley; Rebecca Kelley; Travis Kelley; Zachary Kelley; two great grandchildren and many friends.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Deepwater Cemetery with Rev. James Brach officiating, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.