Jeffrey W. Kelly, 79, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in San Antonio, TX.  Private family inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery, Grand Island, NE.

Jeffrey was born June 11th, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Howard and Florence (Fulton) Kelly.  He was raised in Grand Island, NE, graduating from Grand Island Senior High in 1963. Jeffrey attended Baker University and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.  Following graduation with a degree in Journalism, Jeffrey was united in marriage to Nancy Stevens in 1968.  To this marriage, two children were born:  Luke and John.

Jeffrey and Nancy returned to Nebraska in the mid 1970's, settling in Grand Island.  It was here that Jeffrey joined Kelly Supply Company, working with his father, uncle (Ralph) and aunt (Kathleen).

Jeffrey was active in the community and is remembered as a contributing member to many organizations through the years.

Following retirement in 2008, Jeffrey and Nancy enjoyed time with family and friends in Horseshoe Bay, TX and Lincoln, NE.

Jeffrey is preceded in death by his mother Florence (Fulton), father Howard Kelly and his wife Nancy (Stevens).

Jeffrey will be missed by his son, John Kelly (Audra Lewandowski)

Son, Luke Kelly (Amy Wenzl)

Others left to cherish his memory include his grandchildren, Sam Kelly, Ryan Kelly, McKynna Kelly, Kwynn Kelly, Corynn Kelly and Evlynn Kelly.

Additionally, Jeffrey is survived by siblings Kent (K.C.), Sheila and Patricia and Jeff's second wife, Priscilla.