Rickey Dean Kelley
Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes
202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
(p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862
Rickey Dean Kelley, age 71, went to be with the Lord on November 4th, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 15th, 1952, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Frank and Magdalene (Canterberry) Kelley.
He retired from Nock and Sons. He was good to all. He fixed cars and helped anyone anytime day or night when needed. He enjoyed being in his garage, but his true enjoyment came from running heavy equipment. He loved his family and friends and his faithful dog, Smokey, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rick was married to Sharon (Brown) Kelley for 53 years. Born to this blessed union was two daughters, Misty Lynn and Holly Renae all of Oak Hill, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kelley; daughters, Misty (Larry) Maddy and Holly (Allen) Simpson; grandchildren: Branson Maddy, Taylor Simpson, and Mason Simpson; sisters: Connie (Allen) Potter, Carol Hughes, and Linda (Richard) Miller; as well as several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Edgar Kelley and Stephen Douglas Kelley; his father and mother-in-law, Charlie and Stella Brown; and brother-in-law, Eddie Hughes.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, from 12PM-3PM at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill with funeral services immediately after at 3PM with Pastor John Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at C.M. Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.