A TIME TO BE BORN...
Willie was born on October 10, 1945 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Johnnie and Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly.
A TIME TO LEARN...
Willie attended Dillard Elementary, Dillard High School (Class of 64), and Florida A&M University (Class of 69). ft
A TIME TO WORSHIP...
As a child Willie loved church. Willie was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his death.
A TIME TO LOVE...
Willie was joined in Holy Matrimony on July 21,1967 to Ferreta D. Lawson in Fort Lauderdale.
A TIME TO PLAY...
Willie was a sports fanatic. He never missed a Dillard High School sporting event and he constantly traveled to FAIV1U football games. His love for sports started at Sunland Park in Fort Lauderdale. The first sport Willie played was baseball at Sunland. When Sunland Park built the pool Willie never missed a day of swimming. He was a member of the first swim team at Sunland with his brother John. He continued to swim throughout high school and started the first swim team at Florida A & M University. Willie also played basketball and football at Dillard High School. He continued his football career at FAMU.
A TIME TO SERVE...
Willie served the community with a humble and meek spirit, quiet tone, and Godly wisdom. Willie served as an educator, coach, athletic director, and mentor for almost 40 years for the Broward County Public School System. He served at Cooper City High, Hallandale High, Oakland Park Elementary, Rock Island Elementary, Sunrise Middle, William Dandy Middle, and finished his career at Dillard High School. Willie also coached football at Western Youth Football Team. He also served with the City of Fort Lauderdale in numerous capacities for about SO years. Willie grew up with a love of swimming. Willie was a lifeguard at Sunland Pool. The same pool he swam in everyday as a child. He taught swimming lessons and synchronized swimming. He served with the Broward County Summer Food Service Program that helped to feed hundreds of children during the summer. As a member of the Dillard Class of 64' he has helped to give several scholarships to students at Dillard High School. He has also served the community through Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Willie gave love, strength, and support to everyone who knew him until his homecoming on Friday, February 20,2015.
A TIME TO DIE...
Willie departed this life on Friday, February 20,2015. He was preceded in death by his father Johnnie Kelly, his mother Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly, and his brother Nathaniel Kelly.
A TIME TO MOURN...
Witnessing the close of his life are those who were precious and dear to Willie's heart:
Willie is survived by his wife Ferreta, daughters Nyree and Nyecha, sons Wayne and Conrad, brother John (Ernestine) Kelly, F.L. (Betty) Kelly, sister Dorothy (Melvin) Ridley, granddaughters Nyshani, Ny Yanni, Christina, Katrina, and Cari-yah; grandsons Conrad II, NyJalik, Matthew, and Nicholas, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives.
Willie is also survived by all of the Dillard High School Class of 64, the entire Dillard High School family, the FAMU family, and many close friends.
DILLARD HIGH "CLASS OF 64"
Willie George Kelly truly loved and supported
his Alma mater, Dillard High School. He
was the President of the Dillard High School
Class of 1964 for more than 40 years.
We affectionately referred to him as our
"President for life". Under his leadership
the class donated more than $70, thousand
dollars in scholarships to graduating Dillard
High School seniors. And thousands more
in support of other school programs (sports
teams, performing arts programs and other
various programs).
He would frequently go into his pocket and donate to whatever Dillard program needed
funds at the time.
Our class stayed together over all of these
years because of his determination to keep
us together. He was the glue that kept us
together. He taught us the true meaning of
"giving back". When we complained about a ,
monthly meeting place he gave up his home
for our meetings.
He was soft spoken but very determined and would usually get his way about things. And although it is painful losing him we know he
left us stronger. A good Dillard soldier has fallen but the class
of 1964 will continue the legacy, just as he would have wanted. Starting in 2015, we will memorialize him with the "Willie George Kelly
Memorial Scholarship ".
Willie was born on October 10, 1945 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Johnnie and Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly.
A TIME TO LEARN...
Willie attended Dillard Elementary, Dillard High School (Class of 64), and Florida A&M University (Class of 69). ft
A TIME TO WORSHIP...
As a child Willie loved church. Willie was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his death.
A TIME TO LOVE...
Willie was joined in Holy Matrimony on July 21,1967 to Ferreta D. Lawson in Fort Lauderdale.
A TIME TO PLAY...
Willie was a sports fanatic. He never missed a Dillard High School sporting event and he constantly traveled to FAIV1U football games. His love for sports started at Sunland Park in Fort Lauderdale. The first sport Willie played was baseball at Sunland. When Sunland Park built the pool Willie never missed a day of swimming. He was a member of the first swim team at Sunland with his brother John. He continued to swim throughout high school and started the first swim team at Florida A & M University. Willie also played basketball and football at Dillard High School. He continued his football career at FAMU.
A TIME TO SERVE...
Willie served the community with a humble and meek spirit, quiet tone, and Godly wisdom. Willie served as an educator, coach, athletic director, and mentor for almost 40 years for the Broward County Public School System. He served at Cooper City High, Hallandale High, Oakland Park Elementary, Rock Island Elementary, Sunrise Middle, William Dandy Middle, and finished his career at Dillard High School. Willie also coached football at Western Youth Football Team. He also served with the City of Fort Lauderdale in numerous capacities for about SO years. Willie grew up with a love of swimming. Willie was a lifeguard at Sunland Pool. The same pool he swam in everyday as a child. He taught swimming lessons and synchronized swimming. He served with the Broward County Summer Food Service Program that helped to feed hundreds of children during the summer. As a member of the Dillard Class of 64' he has helped to give several scholarships to students at Dillard High School. He has also served the community through Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Willie gave love, strength, and support to everyone who knew him until his homecoming on Friday, February 20,2015.
A TIME TO DIE...
Willie departed this life on Friday, February 20,2015. He was preceded in death by his father Johnnie Kelly, his mother Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly, and his brother Nathaniel Kelly.
A TIME TO MOURN...
Witnessing the close of his life are those who were precious and dear to Willie's heart:
Willie is survived by his wife Ferreta, daughters Nyree and Nyecha, sons Wayne and Conrad, brother John (Ernestine) Kelly, F.L. (Betty) Kelly, sister Dorothy (Melvin) Ridley, granddaughters Nyshani, Ny Yanni, Christina, Katrina, and Cari-yah; grandsons Conrad II, NyJalik, Matthew, and Nicholas, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives.
Willie is also survived by all of the Dillard High School Class of 64, the entire Dillard High School family, the FAMU family, and many close friends.
DILLARD HIGH "CLASS OF 64"
Willie George Kelly truly loved and supported
his Alma mater, Dillard High School. He
was the President of the Dillard High School
Class of 1964 for more than 40 years.
We affectionately referred to him as our
"President for life". Under his leadership
the class donated more than $70, thousand
dollars in scholarships to graduating Dillard
High School seniors. And thousands more
in support of other school programs (sports
teams, performing arts programs and other
various programs).
He would frequently go into his pocket and donate to whatever Dillard program needed
funds at the time.
Our class stayed together over all of these
years because of his determination to keep
us together. He was the glue that kept us
together. He taught us the true meaning of
"giving back". When we complained about a ,
monthly meeting place he gave up his home
for our meetings.
He was soft spoken but very determined and would usually get his way about things. And although it is painful losing him we know he
left us stronger. A good Dillard soldier has fallen but the class
of 1964 will continue the legacy, just as he would have wanted. Starting in 2015, we will memorialize him with the "Willie George Kelly
Memorial Scholarship ".
A TIME TO BE BORN...
Willie was born on October 10, 1945 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Johnnie and Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly.
A TIME TO LEARN...
Willie attended Dillard Elementary, Dillard High School (Class of 64), and Florida A&M University (Class of 69). ft
A TIME TO WORSHIP...
As a child Willie loved church. Willie was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his death.
A TIME TO LOVE...
Willie was joined in Holy Matrimony on July 21,1967 to Ferreta D. Lawson in Fort Lauderdale.
A TIME TO PLAY...
Willie was a sports fanatic. He never missed a Dillard High School sporting event and he constantly traveled to FAIV1U football games. His love for sports started at Sunland Park in Fort Lauderdale. The first sport Willie played was baseball at Sunland. When Sunland Park built the pool Willie never missed a day of swimming. He was a member of the first swim team at Sunland with his brother John. He continued to swim throughout high school and started the first swim team at Florida A & M University. Willie also played basketball and football at Dillard High School. He continued his football career at FAMU.
A TIME TO SERVE...
Willie served the community with a humble and meek spirit, quiet tone, and Godly wisdom. Willie served as an educator, coach, athletic director, and mentor for almost 40 years for the Broward County Public School System. He served at Cooper City High, Hallandale High, Oakland Park Elementary, Rock Island Elementary, Sunrise Middle, William Dandy Middle, and finished his career at Dillard High School. Willie also coached football at Western Youth Football Team. He also served with the City of Fort Lauderdale in numerous capacities for about SO years. Willie grew up with a love of swimming. Willie was a lifeguard at Sunland Pool. The same pool he swam in everyday as a child. He taught swimming lessons and synchronized swimming. He served with the Broward County Summer Food Service Program that helped to feed hundreds of children during the summer. As a member of the Dillard Class of 64' he has helped to give several scholarships to students at Dillard High School. He has also served the community through Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Willie gave love, strength, and support to everyone who knew him until his homecoming on Friday, February 20,2015.
A TIME TO DIE...
Willie departed this life on Friday, February 20,2015. He was preceded in death by his father Johnnie Kelly, his mother Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly, and his brother Nathaniel Kelly.
A TIME TO MOURN...
Witnessing the close of his life are those who were precious and dear to Willie's heart:
Willie is survived by his wife Ferreta, daughters Nyree and Nyecha, sons Wayne and Conrad, brother John (Ernestine) Kelly, F.L. (Betty) Kelly, sister Dorothy (Melvin) Ridley, granddaughters Nyshani, Ny Yanni, Christina, Katrina, and Cari-yah; grandsons Conrad II, NyJalik, Matthew, and Nicholas, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives.
Willie is also survived by all of the Dillard High School Class of 64, the entire Dillard High School family, the FAMU family, and many close friends.
DILLARD HIGH "CLASS OF 64"
Willie George Kelly truly loved and supported
his Alma mater, Dillard High School. He
was the President of the Dillard High School
Class of 1964 for more than 40 years.
We affectionately referred to him as our
"President for life". Under his leadership
the class donated more than $70, thousand
dollars in scholarships to graduating Dillard
High School seniors. And thousands more
in support of other school programs (sports
teams, performing arts programs and other
various programs).
He would frequently go into his pocket and donate to whatever Dillard program needed
funds at the time.
Our class stayed together over all of these
years because of his determination to keep
us together. He was the glue that kept us
together. He taught us the true meaning of
"giving back". When we complained about a ,
monthly meeting place he gave up his home
for our meetings.
He was soft spoken but very determined and would usually get his way about things. And although it is painful losing him we know he
left us stronger. A good Dillard soldier has fallen but the class
of 1964 will continue the legacy, just as he would have wanted. Starting in 2015, we will memorialize him with the "Willie George Kelly
Memorial Scholarship ".
Willie was born on October 10, 1945 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Johnnie and Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly.
A TIME TO LEARN...
Willie attended Dillard Elementary, Dillard High School (Class of 64), and Florida A&M University (Class of 69). ft
A TIME TO WORSHIP...
As a child Willie loved church. Willie was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his death.
A TIME TO LOVE...
Willie was joined in Holy Matrimony on July 21,1967 to Ferreta D. Lawson in Fort Lauderdale.
A TIME TO PLAY...
Willie was a sports fanatic. He never missed a Dillard High School sporting event and he constantly traveled to FAIV1U football games. His love for sports started at Sunland Park in Fort Lauderdale. The first sport Willie played was baseball at Sunland. When Sunland Park built the pool Willie never missed a day of swimming. He was a member of the first swim team at Sunland with his brother John. He continued to swim throughout high school and started the first swim team at Florida A & M University. Willie also played basketball and football at Dillard High School. He continued his football career at FAMU.
A TIME TO SERVE...
Willie served the community with a humble and meek spirit, quiet tone, and Godly wisdom. Willie served as an educator, coach, athletic director, and mentor for almost 40 years for the Broward County Public School System. He served at Cooper City High, Hallandale High, Oakland Park Elementary, Rock Island Elementary, Sunrise Middle, William Dandy Middle, and finished his career at Dillard High School. Willie also coached football at Western Youth Football Team. He also served with the City of Fort Lauderdale in numerous capacities for about SO years. Willie grew up with a love of swimming. Willie was a lifeguard at Sunland Pool. The same pool he swam in everyday as a child. He taught swimming lessons and synchronized swimming. He served with the Broward County Summer Food Service Program that helped to feed hundreds of children during the summer. As a member of the Dillard Class of 64' he has helped to give several scholarships to students at Dillard High School. He has also served the community through Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Willie gave love, strength, and support to everyone who knew him until his homecoming on Friday, February 20,2015.
A TIME TO DIE...
Willie departed this life on Friday, February 20,2015. He was preceded in death by his father Johnnie Kelly, his mother Ollie (Tolbert) Kelly, and his brother Nathaniel Kelly.
A TIME TO MOURN...
Witnessing the close of his life are those who were precious and dear to Willie's heart:
Willie is survived by his wife Ferreta, daughters Nyree and Nyecha, sons Wayne and Conrad, brother John (Ernestine) Kelly, F.L. (Betty) Kelly, sister Dorothy (Melvin) Ridley, granddaughters Nyshani, Ny Yanni, Christina, Katrina, and Cari-yah; grandsons Conrad II, NyJalik, Matthew, and Nicholas, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives.
Willie is also survived by all of the Dillard High School Class of 64, the entire Dillard High School family, the FAMU family, and many close friends.
DILLARD HIGH "CLASS OF 64"
Willie George Kelly truly loved and supported
his Alma mater, Dillard High School. He
was the President of the Dillard High School
Class of 1964 for more than 40 years.
We affectionately referred to him as our
"President for life". Under his leadership
the class donated more than $70, thousand
dollars in scholarships to graduating Dillard
High School seniors. And thousands more
in support of other school programs (sports
teams, performing arts programs and other
various programs).
He would frequently go into his pocket and donate to whatever Dillard program needed
funds at the time.
Our class stayed together over all of these
years because of his determination to keep
us together. He was the glue that kept us
together. He taught us the true meaning of
"giving back". When we complained about a ,
monthly meeting place he gave up his home
for our meetings.
He was soft spoken but very determined and would usually get his way about things. And although it is painful losing him we know he
left us stronger. A good Dillard soldier has fallen but the class
of 1964 will continue the legacy, just as he would have wanted. Starting in 2015, we will memorialize him with the "Willie George Kelly
Memorial Scholarship ".
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