Dennis R. Kelley, 81, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke on June 8, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Nelwyn C. Kelley, his parents, Dennis A. Kelley and Ruby Bower Kelley, five sisters and two brothers. He is survived by one sister, Ethel K. Altice of Salem, Va., fourteen nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Anne Renninger.
He served his country in the Air Force for four years as a Crew Chief on a KC97 tanker. He made a career as an accomplished auto body technician. In retirement, he enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his friends in the Snappy Tappers dance group and enjoying a good cup of coffee with friends in his McDonald's coffee group.
He was a favorite uncle whose kind, gentle spirit will be cherished for years to come.
He served his country in the Air Force for four years as a Crew Chief on a KC97 tanker. He made a career as an accomplished auto body technician. In retirement, he enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his friends in the Snappy Tappers dance group and enjoying a good cup of coffee with friends in his McDonald's coffee group.
He was a favorite uncle whose kind, gentle spirit will be cherished for years to come.
Dennis R. Kelley, 81, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke on June 8, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Nelwyn C. Kelley, his parents, Dennis A. Kelley and Ruby Bower Kelley, five sisters and two brothers. He is survived by one sister, Ethel K. Altice of Salem, Va., fourteen nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Anne Renninger.
He served his country in the Air Force for four years as a Crew Chief on a KC97 tanker. He made a career as an accomplished auto body technician. In retirement, he enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his friends in the Snappy Tappers dance group and enjoying a good cup of coffee with friends in his McDonald's coffee group.
He was a favorite uncle whose kind, gentle spirit will be cherished for years to come.
He served his country in the Air Force for four years as a Crew Chief on a KC97 tanker. He made a career as an accomplished auto body technician. In retirement, he enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his friends in the Snappy Tappers dance group and enjoying a good cup of coffee with friends in his McDonald's coffee group.
He was a favorite uncle whose kind, gentle spirit will be cherished for years to come.
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