Horace Kelley

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Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Hwy 107
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Sunday, January 18, 2015
4:00-6:00 P.M.
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Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Monday, January 19, 2015
1:30 P.M.
Cemetery
Arkansas Memorial Gardens
8507 Old Jacksonville Hwy.161
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Horace Kelley

of North Little Rock, AR

November 19, 1959 - January 14, 2015

Horace Kelley, Sr., of North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was born to C.W. Charlie Willard and Betty Jean Earls Kelley on November 19, 1959 in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Horace worked for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for forty-three years, was owner of C & H Hauling for twelve years, and of Kelley's for thirty years. He was a member of Levy United Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of Elks and Moose. Horace loved his wife, hunting, four-wheel riding, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and his wife most of all.

Horace is preceded in death by both parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Nan Kelley; three sons, Justin Kelley of North Little Rock, Horace Kelley, Jr., of North Little Rock, Chris Kelley of Little Rock; three daughters, Brittany Tanner of Jacksonville, Ashley Jo Kelley of Glouster Point, Virginia, Jessica Tanner of North Little Rock; one grandchild, Carmen Monroe Ray, his twin sister, Hilda Cochran (Kirby) of North Little Rock; two brothers, Chuck Kelley of North Little Rock, Kevin Kelley of North Little Rock; lifelong friends, Chuck Johnson and Dale Hammonds, and his special friends , the G.O. Daniels Hunting Club.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 P.M., Monday, January 19, 2015, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, at the funeral home.

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68 Condolence(s)
Teri
North Little Rock, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Nan:

I am so sorry that I just found out this morning when you called me. You know I thought the world of your husband. You and I have been friends for over 25 years. There are no words to say that will give you the comfort and peace you need right now. All I can say is you are in my prayers and my heart. I will be in touch to get together. Love you Old Friend.

Tom Keltner
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Saturday, February 7, 2015

I worked for the Kelley brothers for years and doubt that I knew a better set of men. They kept me joyful, on my toes, inspired, and looking up. I wish for the Kelley family, peace, and Horace, I still hear your laughter. God be with you, friend.

Justin shelton
Columbus, MS
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Monday, January 26, 2015

The same every time I saw him. As my daddy would say, "one of the Kelley boys." Hoarce is what I think the ideal in America should be and use to be. Hard worker, enjoys life, and loved his family. A good man and I will miss seeing him. My deepest condolences for the Kelleys. God bless.

Norman Edward Clifton
North Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Kevin and family , I wa s sorry to read about Horace today. He was a friendly guy and I know Kevin you will miss him. God Bless your family at this time Norman Clifton

Martha (Sugg) Cullum
Bee Branch, AR
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Hilda, I'm so sorry to hear about Horace...I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Marlo Walton
Sherwood, AR
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Kelley Family. Horace, Kevin and I were classmates at Ole Main High School.

Melody Wiliford
North Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Nan, I was saddened to see that Horace had passed away. He always had a bright smile on his face when I saw him. I know he will be missed.

Rusty Johnson
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 23, 2015

It was a joy to have known him. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers continue to go out for his family.

Mike Avery
Lonoke,
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

JOE SLITER
CABOT, AR
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

NICE FRIEND TO HAVE

DERRELL VANN
JACKSONVILLE, AR
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

YOU'LL BE MISSED

Mariglen Manasco
Benton, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Kevin my deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you and Nan and the entire Kelley Family for the sudden loss of Horace. The good guys leave us way too soon but their memories live on in everyone that loved them.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mariglen

Kathy (French) White & Joe White
Little Rocik, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

You will be missed my friend. You were always so jovial anytime we saw you.
Hilda, Kevin and Chuck - My thought and prayers are with you today as you have the dreeded task of laying him to rest..May God give you peace during this time..

Rushin Upholstery Supply
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Horace was a good, hardworking man. He was a jovial customer that all of us at Rushin Upholstery Supply will miss dearly.

Sam Tucker
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Gone you may be but never ever forgotten "Boss Man"

Estella Tucker
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Monday, January 19, 2015

You will be missed but always remembered

Cliff & Faith Stewart
North Little Rock, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss, we are praying for you

Laura Centofanti
alexander, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Nan,

My words can't describe the sorrow I feel for you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Laura

Teresa Perry
N. Little Rock, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Nan,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time...Gos Bless you All!
Teresa

Michael Lawson
N.Little Rock, AR
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Monday, January 19, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Horace was a great neighbor and friend and I will miss our long talks at the shop.
Rest in peace my friend.

Larry Shannon
jacksonville, AR
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

I would say sorry for your lost but someone told me sometime back that when they live a good life there not lost we know where they are. But I do know he will be missed family you are in my prayers for comfort and peace

Tommy & Maghan Moore
Austin,
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dana Jacobs
Sheridan,
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Prayers for all family and friends. Horace, you will truly be missed!

Racheal Clay
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Prayers for the family. Such a good guy will be missed at BJ's market cafe!!

Bob & Mary Graham
North Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Sorry for the loss. Horace has been a friend for many years. A good man who will be dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to family and friends.

sherry Higgins and Joyce summers
jacksonville. ar,
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

We are if you need any thing.

JERRY MILLS
mcrae,
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

our prayer are with you

Bobby bostic
North little rock, AR
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Dear family members of Horace, my friend of 30+ years, it is with sadness on his passing that I cannot help but remember a friend,and a man who stood above and beyond in both respect and as an example of a life " well led". My sincere wishes for the descendants and family to take joy in his memory

Bobby Bostic.

Victor & Carolyn Paulette
England, AR
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

We miss you so much already! Our Prayers and thoughts will be with your family members!
Wish you could have stayed a while longer with us.
You were such a dear friend to us and kindness person we have ever know .Love and miss you.The Victor Paulette family.

Mike Mobbs
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Horace was always fun to pick at. He and I really got a kick out of ragging each other. Always enjoyed seeing come in at Shifty. He was usally there because of bad luck I hope I helped to make his trip a little better.Prayers for the family at this very difficult time.

Elaine Ham
North Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

I did not know Horace Kelly, but I knew his Twin Hilda. My prayers are with his family. My heart goes out to all who loved him. Just reading about him makes me wish I had knew him better.

Tammy baker
Ward,
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

My family is so sorry for your loss. All of the family and friends are in our prayers. God bless everyone.

Johnny Mack Taylor
North little rock,
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about Horace passing away our prayers are with his family.

Don and Charlotte Jensen
cabot, AR
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Keeping all of you in our hearts! God bless your souls! Be proud, Horace was a good man!
Love,
Charlotte and Don

Angee Kennedy
Cabot, AR
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Nan,
I am so grateful you and Horace found each other! Never have I seen 2 people more right for each other! Ya'll are the definition of soul mates!!! I feel honored to know Horace, he was extremely caring, giving, unselfish, humble,and super funny!! I love you dearly!!
Sincerely,
Angee

Angie Fox
The Villages, FL
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

I wish I had the words to take away your pain . I hurt for you. While I know you will get through this in time, I also know the hole he is leaving in the hearts of the people he has left behind. Horace had a big heart that gave out too soon.

Sending love and positive thoughts to his family... I love you all.

Aunt Angie

Jerry Smith
Sardis, AR
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Nan, and Kevin my prayers are with you.The phrase "Horace was a good guy" just seems to sell him short. I'm going to miss him.

Barbara & Sonny
Chesapeake, VA
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Nan & Family
No words can express how shocked and sorry we are about Horace's passing. Strength, family and friends will help in your struggle to deal with this tragedy. Memories of what you shared together will help to comfort you. Love to you always.

Keith Anderson
Sherwood, AR
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

John & Debra Robinson
Sherwood,
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

He will be dearly missed. We will have you & your family in our prayers

Nancy Dell-Worley
nlr, AR
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

hilda just wanted you to know that i have been praying for you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Dewayne (pooh) Winchester
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

You are going to be miss BIGTIME.. Glad you were in my life.. R.I. P. Pooh Bear..

Charles Jones
North Little Rock,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Your family is in our prayers.

Melissa Daugherty Clark
Little Rock,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family.

Melissa Daugherty Clark
Little Rock,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family.

Drew and Ashley Montgomery
N Little Rock,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

April Cross
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Horace was such a great guy. Also smiling. Nan, Kevin and family so sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed.
Ronnie & April Cross

Cheryl F. Lane
Alexander, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Horace's family in in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.

Tommy & Glenda Cupples
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sheila Bowdle
Benton, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

May you find peace and strength in the Lord in this troubling time. God Bless you.

Trish & Jim Harmon
Wachapreague, VA
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Love and peace.

Gloria Bryan Shirley(Ray)
Birmingham, AL
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Kevin,chuck, Hilda
We were so sorry to hear about Horace.Know this willl leave a big void in your live's.We know he's gone to take care of C.W and Betty.Wish we could be there for all of you.
Will be thinking of all of you in our prayer's

michelle recania
North little Rock,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family...he was a good guy and will be missed. .

Joy Gunter
N. Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends. He will be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Laura Gale
Jacksonville, AR
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Friday, January 16, 2015

You were an amazing man, Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. You always had a smile on your face. You will be greatly missed. I love you Uncle Horace!!

Susie Schmidt
Cabot,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Nan and with all the children and your extended family.

ER Shawn Sullivan
Little Rock,
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Friday, January 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time. May God comfort and keep you. We were proud to have him as a member of NLR Elks Lodge #1004. Rest in Peace our Friend.

Shea bryant
north little rock,
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Prayers and thoughts for you all!!!! We will all miss seeing him at gadwalls!!! We had his order down pat and he was always funny when he was paying out!!! Gone way too young!!! So so sorry!!!! 🙏

sam and carla baggett
NLR, AR
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

We are sorry for your loss. Sam/Carla Baggett

Vicki Brown
Sherwood, AR
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Hilda, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Donna Powell
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Justin and Horsve
My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and the rest of the family. I love you
both.

Laura Carter Lovell
Austin,
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

May your hearts be comforted with peace.

Courtney
nlr, AR
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

My heart is breaking. I can't believe you are gone. You will be missed by your children and your wife. Your siblings have lost a brother and I lost my uncle. I love you. I hate that I never told you enough.

janice mahoney
cabot, AR
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent for all of the family. Janice, Connie and Jay.

Cathy Kelley
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Kevin,Hilda and Chuck , my heart breaks for your loss. He was a great person. May God give your hearts peace.

Rosemarie Kelley
N. Little Rock,
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, and a grandfather. He was loved by many. His loss is felt by more. Always in our hearts and always in our thoughts.

Betty Todd Johnson
Sheridan,
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Hilda..thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God guide you and hold you in his hands during this difficult time.

Kim (Walston) Raymond - OMHS 1978
, TX
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.