In loving memory of

Gene Carlton Kelley
November 2, 1934 - February 15, 2018

Funeral services for Gene Carlton Kelley, 83, of Tipton, who died peacefully with his family by his bedside early Thursday morning, February 15, 2018, will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 10:30 am, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. The Rev. Ronald Lashmit will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Fry Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. To honor Gene's life a memorial has been established in his memory. Please feel free to share condolences and photographs on www.fryfuneralhome.com.

Gene was born on November 2, 1934 to Emmett and De Etta (Olliver) Kelley in Dubuque, Iowa. Gene worked in construction most of his life until having a stroke in 2007. Gene was what you would call a "Jack of all Trades". There wasn't a job too big or too small he couldn't do. He married Goldie Ingles in May 2007. Gene enjoyed trips up North in the fall, old car shows and going to casinos.
Gene is survived by his wife, Goldie Kelley; 6 children, Gene "Buck" (Kathy) Kelley, Carl (Theresa) Kelley, Connie (John) Paul, Kenneth "Huck" (Stacy) Kelley, Vicki (Scott) Heick, Kevin "Joe" (June) Kelley; three step-children, Loretta Dreir, Rod (Jeni) Ingles and Dawn (David) Claver; 8 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Naomi Regan and Mary (Eldon) Weiss; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Madonna (Sam) Klouda; one sister, Margie Theisen; and three brothers, Neil, Cledis and Olliver Kelley.

Tributes

Jim and Lisa Allen wrote on Feb 18, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family."

Sandy wrote on Feb 17, 2018:

"Dawn and Goldie; Our thoughts are are with you at this sad time. With sympathy, Sandy & Dan"

Jerry Barb and Doug Wood wrote on Feb 17, 2018:

"Goldie, So sorry to hear Gene passed away. He was a great man and had was a great cement man. He will be missed by many and especially by you. You have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Jerry ,Barb and Doug Wood"

Collin Neil Kellley wrote on Feb 17, 2018:

"Gene was great guy.Want to send you all my condolences. There are no words so out of respect i will not even try.Plan on being there for services "

Linda& Charlie Carlson wrote on Feb 17, 2018:

"Goldie, I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. What a wonderful, kind man!! You know he was one of my favorites!! Hugs to you Goldie."

Bev Meixner wrote on Feb 17, 2018:

"So very sorry Goldie,Gene was such good help when Mike and I built our home,he was so kind to me,and Mike thought the world of him!!"

Deeda Rock wrote on Feb 16, 2018:

"What a wonderful man. He will be missed by many. Sending prayers to the family.Im so sorry for you loss. Deeda Rock"

Pam Jones wrote on Feb 16, 2018:

"Prayers and hugs to you and your family Goldie. So sorry for your loss"