Gregory Michael Kelly TSGT, Ret. USAF

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Celebrating the life of
Gregory Michael Kelly TSGT, Ret. USAFFebruary 28, 1950 - January 19, 2012

Gregory Michael Kelly TSGT Ret., USAF, 61, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 He was born in Savannah, son of Arthur Delmas Kelly and Hilda McRae Kelly. Mr. Kelly lived in Savannah until moving to Salinas, California where he graduated from Alisal High School. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served as an Electronics Technician during the Vietnam War. After Vietnam, he joined the 165th Georgia Army National Guard serving in the armory and later the Georgia Air National Guard at Travis Field where he retired after 23 ½ years of service. During his time in the Guard, he served as a law enforcement officer with the Tybee Island Police Department formerly Savannah Beach Police Department; City of Savannah Police Department, Deputy Sheriff with the Liberty County Sheriff's Department and also had training as a fire fighter serving with the Ft. Stewart Fire Department and as an EMT with Liberty County EMS. He also volunteered with the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief for 11 years. After retiring from law enforcement, Mr. Kelly was a truck driver with Georgia Pacific. He was a graduate of St. Leo's University where he received an Associate's Degree in criminal justice.

He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693, served as a Scout Master and an avid Ham Radio Operator.

Surviving are his wife Elaine Allen Kelly of Savannah; sons, Michael Ard-Kelly and his wife, Sonya of Savannah; Jeffery B. Kelly and his wife, Seresa of Charleston; grandchildren, Alex and Fiona Ard-Kelly both of Savannah.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 in the Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, conducted by Reverend Joe Conner.

Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.

Remembrances: Victory Baptist Church, 1815 Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, GA 31406.

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel

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Sorry to hear about your loss. He was a sweet man. He will be missed greatly. Prayers for all the family. If you need anything just let me know.

- Gigi Fredman, Ellijay, GA

Elaine, Please accept our deepest sorrow in the passing of Mike. We will always cherrish his warm smile and soft voice, I expecially will remember our times together on the road in Liberty County. He was a good, kind, and thoughtful person that will be missed by many. Bless you and the kids, with love. Mike & Demy Alamo

- Mike Alamo, Hinesville, GA

Mike, you will be truly missed and you have touched all of our lives and have done so much here on earth.. You will suffer no more it is time to rest... To the family, you all are in our prayers,we love you and are here anytime you need us.. God bless... Marcia wells and family...

- marcia wells, midway, GA

So sorry for your loss. I know times have been trying but Mike will always be remembered as the wonderful man he was!

- Kathyren Webb, Fleming, GA

Elaine, we are so very sorry for your loss. Mike was an exceptional person and friend. He will be greatly missed, he is with our Lord now and experiencing all of his glory. May our God comfort you during this time and the days to come. We Love You and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cliff & Linda Hall

- Cliff & Linda Hall, Midway, GA

So sorry to hear of Mr Mike's passing. A very giving person. Our prayers are with Miss Elaine her boys, Michael and Jeff and their families. RIP Mike

- Bob Gaskill, Brownsville, PA

As you grieve know that we are remembering you all and honoring the memory of Mr. Kelly.

- Erika Figueroa, Charleston, SC

All of Naval Health Clinic Charleston, South Carolina Jeff's and Seresa's Navy Family send our sincere condolences to the Kelly Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this tough time.

- CAPT Kim Kenney-Gutshall, Charleston, SC

Seresa, Jeff and Elaine; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May you all find the strength, peace and comfort you need to get through the next few days to come. We love you all. Love, Scott and Kelly Mathews

- Scott and Kelly Mathews, Little River, SC

Elaine, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, if there is anything we can do, please let us know, we think the world of you and will keep you in our prayers.

- Diane Wyatt with C.C. Dickson Co., Greenville, SC

My condolences over the loss of such a great servant. May the memory of his life remain a blessing.

- CAPT Brasington, Goose Creek, SC