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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hilda, I'm so sorry to hear about Horace...I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Kelley Family. Horace, Kevin and I were classmates at Ole Main High School.
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.
It was a joy to have known him. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers continue to go out for his family.
NICE FRIEND TO HAVE
YOU'LL BE MISSED
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
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..
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.
Gone you may be but never ever forgotten "Boss Man"
You will be missed but always remembered
Sorry to hear of your loss, we are praying for you
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
Nan,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time...Gos Bless you All!
Teresa
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.
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
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for all family and friends. Horace, you will truly be missed!
Prayers for the family. Such a good guy will be missed at BJ's market cafe!!
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.
We are if you need any thing.
our prayer are with you
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.
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.
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.
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.
My family is so sorry for your loss. All of the family and friends are in our prayers. God bless everyone.
I'm so sorry to hear about Horace passing away our prayers are with his family.
Keeping all of you in our hearts! God bless your souls! Be proud, Horace was a good man!
Love,
Charlotte and Don
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
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
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.
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.
I'm sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
He will be dearly missed. We will have you & your family in our prayers
hilda just wanted you to know that i have been praying for you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
You are going to be miss BIGTIME.. Glad you were in my life.. R.I. P. Pooh Bear..
Your family is in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
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
Horace's family in in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you find peace and strength in the Lord in this troubling time. God Bless you.
Love and peace.
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
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family...he was a good guy and will be missed. .
My thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends. He will be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
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!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Nan and with all the children and your extended family.
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.
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!!!! ðŸ™
We are sorry for your loss. Sam/Carla Baggett
Hilda, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Justin and Horsve
My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and the rest of the family. I love you
both.
May your hearts be comforted with peace.
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.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent for all of the family. Janice, Connie and Jay.
Kevin,Hilda and Chuck , my heart breaks for your loss. He was a great person. May God give your hearts peace.
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.
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.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.