of Marshall, AR

July 14, 1952 - August 11, 2025

Darrell Gene Kelley, age 73, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus surrounded by family and loved ones at his home on Monday, August 11th, 2025. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on July 14th, 1952 to Denver Kelley and Juanita Kimbrell Kelley. Darrell married Vivian Wilson and they were married for 45 years.

Darrell was a man of quiet strength and lived his beliefs. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized in Long Creek along with his wife, Vivian. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1971. He began his career in road construction at a young age and continued throughout his adult life. He spent the last 17 years working for Searcy County Road Department. He enjoyed gardening with his mama and his wife. He liked to ride his side-by-side and mowing the lawn on the zero turn mower. He also enjoyed deer hunting. Darrell was an all around good family man and loved his grandkids with all of his heart. Time spent with his family was his greatest joy.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian Kelley of the home; son, Justin Kelley (Tracy) of Everton; daughter, Amber House (Thomas) of Marshall; his precious grandchildren, Dakota House and fiancé, Olivia Williams of Center Ridge; Kimberly House (Joseph Flint) of Marshall and Mason House of Marshall; Darrell was also honorary papa to Mia and Carlee Cole; brothers, Danny Kelley (Pamela) of Marshall and Dennis Kelley (Sami) of Marshall and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Juanita Kelley and one grandchild, Baby House.

Graveside services for Darrell will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at Rambo/Mainord Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Bradley Ragland officiating. Bearers will be Dakota House, Mason House, Thomas House, Joseph Flint, Andy Griffith and Anthony Mathis. Honorary bearers will be Dennis Kelley, Danny Kelley, Colton Kelley and Craig Kelley.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com