William Kelly Sr Obituary

Age - 68

October 8, 2023

Murfreesboro, TN

William Joseph Kelly, Sr, age 67, a well known and loved auto mechanic of Murfreesboro, TN has passed away at his home Thursday, October 5, 2023. Mr. Kelly is survived by his children William Joseph Kelly, Jr. , of Murfreesboro, TN, Robert Allen Kelly of Bradyville, TN and Angela Renee Kelly of Smyrna, TN; grandchildren, Eternity, Damien, Jasmine, Trinity, Triston, Emma and Jaylynn; siblings John Joseph Kelly, Jr. (Jennifer) of New Mexico, Catherine Victoria Davenport (Thomas) of Tennessee, Kevin Patrick Kelly (Debra) of Alabama, Timothy Patrick Kelly (Lee) of Mississippi and Patrick Joseph Kelly (Hope) of Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents John and Anna Kelly, brother Daniel Joseph Kelly and granddaughter Gabrielle. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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