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.
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26 Condolence(s)
Stefanie Patricia McFall
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Will keep y'all in my prayers. May God be with you all the days through. Love Stefanie and Nathan
Steve Parham
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
I'm so very sorry for your passing, we'll be praying for comfort for your family!
glenda house
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
prayers from Glenda j. Lewis House and family
Janet Loggins
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great person.
Joyce & Ron Waggonner
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
We are so very sorry to hear of your tremdous loss...Vivian & family. Danny,Dennis & families...Praying God surrounds y'all with his Amazing Grace...through these days as well as the many days that will laid ahead with the void that Darrell as left...."We never get over it, We just get Through it" ..Sending y'all Our prayers & much love...Joyce & Ron
Me;ba Ward
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
So sorry to Hear about Darrell passing away. Prayers for all.. Take care.
Shelia Davis
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss I am sending prayers out to the family
Betty and Ray Barnes
Monday, August 11, 2025
I can't help remembering when Darrell and Danny and Pam would come to my mom and dad's and early morning deer hunt. Mom would have coffee for everybody and they would all come in and sit down and drink a cup of coffee and tell deer tales while dad put his shoes on! Later on Ray joined in on the fun. Good times. Prayers for all the family, we love ya. May God give you peace and rest that only He can give.
Nina Bolen
Monday, August 11, 2025
Vivian So sorry for your loss..prayers..God bless..
James, Holly and Blaine Kelley
Monday, August 11, 2025
We send our condolences to all of the family. I remember all the times we played pool together in the garage. It is truly wonderful to know that Darrell accepted Jesus as his savior.
Duane & Karen
Monday, August 11, 2025
We are so sorry. Darrell was a good man and we will pray for you all.
Jim and Kathy Dees
Monday, August 11, 2025
Danny and Family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. ❤️
Charles and Trish McDaniel
Monday, August 11, 2025
So sorry for your loss prayers for you all
Toni Graham-Cowles
Monday, August 11, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Daphne Warren
Monday, August 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Darrell. It saddens my heart. Prayers for all. God bless. Daphne
Bruce Stewart
Monday, August 11, 2025
My condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏
Carla J. Kelley
Monday, August 11, 2025
Many prayers & much love to family…❤️
Mitchell Watts
Monday, August 11, 2025
My deepest condolences to family and friends. All will be in my thoughts and prayers
Michelle Pate
Monday, August 11, 2025
Sending you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
James Hulsey
Monday, August 11, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Randall Freeman
Monday, August 11, 2025
The part of the written memorial that mentions ''quiet strength'' is so correct for Darrell. Prayers for Vivian, the kids, grandkids, and all who knew and loved him. God bless!
Nina Baysinger
Monday, August 11, 2025
so very sorry
Elvin and Joanna Middleton
Monday, August 11, 2025
Praying for all of you 🙏'🙏'🙏'🙏'🙏
Barbara Smith
Monday, August 11, 2025
Vivian and family I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a really nice guy. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. May you find comfort in knowing he is in Heaven with his Lord, momma and daddy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Monday, August 11, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at the loss of this dear friend.
Prayers for all.
James & Sara Kimbrell Myatt
Monday, August 11, 2025
Danny & Dennis & families. So sorry to hear of the passing of Darrell. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.