NORTH WEBSTER – Larry R. Kelley, 79, of North Webster, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1940, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Ernest and Eunice Hill Kelley. He formerly attended Woodburn High School, Woodburn, and was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He retired from BF Goodrich in Woodburn and was a member of the North Webster Church of the Brethren in North Webster. He previously resided in Iowa and Woodburn, before moving to the North Webster area 25 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kelley, of North Webster; son, Scott (Lisa) Kelley, of Ashley, Ind.; three grandchildren:?Jeffery Kelley, of Pierceton; Larry Kelley, of Ashley; and Kristina Kelley, of Ashley; a great-grandson, Jaden Ringler; sister, Mary Lou (Lee) Kellisen, of Ohio; and brother, Vernon (Rosie) Kelley, of Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Terry Kelley. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the spring. Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials to North Webster Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. CR 600N, North Webster, IN 46555. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. To send condolences to the family in Mr. Kelley’s memory, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
