Charles David Kelley Sr.

1974 - 2017

Charles David Kelley Sr. obituary, 1974-2017, Marrero, LA

BORN

1974

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

5101 Westbank Expressway

Marrero, Louisiana

Charles Kelley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 2, 2017.

Charles David Kelley Sr. went to God's loving embrace on June 1, 2017. While Charles's death was sudden and tragic, the way he lived his life was completely the opposite. He was a very giving person. He never met a stranger, just always a new friend. He was always willing to lend a hand in whatever way he could. That mainly meant he was full of oil and grease. He loved his work as a tugboat captain. He was employed on the river for the past 20 years. His biggest joys in life was his family and jeep.
Charles is preceded in death by his father Bobby G. Kelley Sr. on January 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Billy Ainsworth Kelley. He is also survived by: his mother, Cindy B. Kelley, his only son, Charles David Kelley Jr, his older brother, Bobby G. Kelley Jr, his sister-in-law, Bridget M. Kelley, his Godson/Nephew, Bobby G. Kelley Jr, his Nephews Brendon C. Kelley and Bryson S. Kelley, his baby sister, Lucinda Kelley Gelardo, his brother-in-law, Matthew D. Gelardo, his Godsons/Nephews Neil A. Barrios and Michael C. Barrios, his Goddaughter/Niece Kara J. Barrios, his Goddaughter Savannah S. Phillips.
A memorial service will be held on June 16, 2017 at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home 5101 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072. Family visitation begins at 8:30 a.m. Visitation for friends, fellow Merchant Mariners and Jeep lovers begins at 9:00 a.m. Services will begin at 10:00 a.m.

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June 15, 2017

Kristy Hoffman-Johnson

I know we all lost touch throughout the years but i always remembered you guys. Charles and I shared a few memories not too long ago on FB about him working on my mom's car. We also talked about our jeeps. Im glad we were able to reconnect on FB My heart breaks for your family. R.I.P Charles

June 14, 2017

Charles was a very kind and loving person. He will be missed by his Oklahoma family. Linda and John Kelley

June 13, 2017

Bobby Kelley Jr

I've been missing you little brother everyday. I still find myself wanting to give you a call and just hear your voice. R.I.P. little brother.

June 13, 2017

Lucinda Gelardo

I have a hole in my heart that can never be filled. I miss you. I love you always my big brother!


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