William B. Kelly, Sr.

Kelly ~ William Bernard Kelly was born August 2, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Duval County Medical Center, to the union of the late Robert Lee Kelly, Sr. and Louella Dawson Kelly.  William Bernard Kelly peacefully and painlessly passed away on September 19, 2025, at home, around loving family.

He graduated from New Stanton High School in Duval County.  William Kelly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  However, he was injured during battle and received multiple awards, commendations, letters of appreciation, and a purple heart medal for his bravery.  William worked for many years at the United States Postal Service, an organization that he deeply loved.

William Bernard Kelly was later ordained a Deacon at the New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Kelly, Sr. & Louella Dawson Kelly; brothers, Robert L. Kelly, Jr., Wayne B. Kelly, Arthur L. Kelly, Marvin T. Kelly, Mervin B. Kelly.  He leaves to cherish his memory children, William B. Kelly, Jr., Ashley L. Kelly, Paula Kelly; brother, Francis L. Kelly (Gloria); nieces and nephews, Kielas Kelly, Erica Kelly, Nikki Kelly, Kacy Williams, Gloria Barnett, Saleena Bowman; special childhood cousins, Monica Harris, Rosemary Grant; a host of loving relatives and friends; along with a special thanks to caregivers Ms. Robin Brinson and Alison Jones.

Graveside Memorial Service for William Bernard Kelly will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 2, 2025, Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road.  Because of the love of his family, arrangements entrusted to J. E. Fralin & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services, 5065 Soutel Dr, 904.924.9400. 

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