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Kelley, Edward L.

May 29, 1941 –
 August 9, 2015

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Edward L Kelley was born on May 29, 1941 in Connecticut.  He moved to Dallas, TX. Edward enlisted in the United States Navy Kitty Hawk Catapult in 1959, and served his country for four years until 1963. He married Jean Kelley in Scotland on October 12, 1964 to whom he was married for 50 years. Edward worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, retiring in 2000. Edward and Jean had three children and lived in Irving for 50 years, until her death in 2014. He remarried on June 6, 2015 to Francine Fowler. He was a loving Christian, and a member of the Dallas and Euless Baptist Church. Edward was a jogger, and took part in several charity runs with the Gold Wing Club, which he was a member of.  Edward and Jean traveled extensively all over the United States. They visited several countries in Europe, Japan and Hong Kong.  He enjoyed tent and RV camping with his family, as well as tours with the Gold Wing Club. Edward was a soccer player and loved watching the World Cup. He loved music, and particularly enjoyed listening to Danny Ray, Blanson Shows , ABBA, John Wayne, westerners,  and  other great CD music. Overall, he was a mentor to his children and grandchildren. Up until the moment the Lord took him to heaven, along with Francine, he was very active participating in different activities and trips around the community home.  They also took part on the rec center dance. Edward is survived by his three children, Pamela Bennett and her husband Ricky, David Kelley and his wife Mary, Paul Kelley and his wife Denise; his grandchildren, Shawn, Brett, Chad, Collin, Courtney, Grant, Andrew and Scott. He is also survived by his wife, Francine and her two daughters, Pam and Kim;  his sister Mona Sload; his brother in law David with his wife Dorothy and their son Alexander; and the rest of his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the Aria Funeral Home Chapel. Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061

    Robert & Carolyn Stoorza
    12 Aug 2015
    1:11pm

    We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. Even though we only knew him for a short time, we could tell he was a good caring family man. God will take good care of him.

    John & Ina Hudson
    13 Aug 2015
    1:28pm

    Sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you during this time. May your memories give you comfort.

    Pamela Bennett
    16 Aug 2015
    12:15am

    Miss you forever and your love will be in my heart and soul for eternity. I have been blessed and more with you Dad as my mentor and friend.

    David Dales
    17 Aug 2015
    6:42pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Love you guys and I am here for you.

    David Kelley
    26 Aug 2015
    5:28pm

    Miss you dad! May you rest in peace and I know you are happy to be back with mom in your heavenly home. Love you’ll!

    Paul Kelley
    26 Aug 2015
    8:09pm

    I just wanted to take this time to honor a Father like no other, he was one of a kind, and he was a awesome Father and great mentor his absence will be so deeply missed, I love and miss you till eternity and I know u are where u want to be with ur love of ur life for 50yrs and now u and mom r back together to eternity.R.I.P Dad…..I love and miss u forever and ever.

    Paul Kelley
    26 Aug 2015
    8:19pm

    Miss you DAD, I know the good Lord has taken you but u r now where u want to be back with MOM In our heavenly home, Love and Miss you always and to eternity….RIP Dad and I know u and Mom r watching over us!!

    Paul Kelley
    27 Aug 2015
    1:52pm

    Miss u Dad love always!!

    Denise
    28 Aug 2015
    6:35am

    You will be missed

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