ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: KELLY, HAROLD 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Thursday, March 19, 2015

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KELLY, HAROLD 
October 16, 1922 - March 19, 2015

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On March 19, 2015, history was made. As the last day of Winter 2015 left us, so 
did the oldest World War II Veteran of St. Mary Parish. Mr. Harold Kelly, 92, 
born on Bayou Sorrel and a long time resident of Franklin, Louisiana, passed 
away with family at his bedside on March 19, 2015 hand-in-hand with his wife of 
68 years. 

Harold was drafted into the United States Army in 1944, where he served in 
World War II as a Foot Solider fighting in The 11th Army Division in Europe 
under General George S. Patton. 
After two years of service, he returned from the war and married the love of 
his life, Ruby Mae Sanders. They started their humble family on a camp boat in 
Keelboat Pass (Bayou Chene). Their family quickly grew, and he spent most of 
his time on the water as a Tugboat Captain and fishing every chance he could. 
He was a devoted husband and loving father; family was his passion, and he 
adored his grandkids. You'd often find him sitting by the bayou, baby in lap or 
tending his garden.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Sanders Kelly; eight children, Martha 
Gilchrist and her husband Hubert, Lois Kelly, Cheryl Clines and her husband 
James, Carolyn Kelly, Harold J. Kelly and his wife Kim, Dariel G. Kelly, Nenia 
Albo, and Paula Migues and her husband Cory; one half-brother, John Pinkerman 
"JP" Pearce; 20 doting grandchildren, Denisa, Rodney, Mona, Nona, Joseph, 
Cherie, Jay, Jordan, Jahleel, Kane, Bobby, Cody, Amber, William, Benjamin, 
Kellie, Melissa, Joey, Nenia, Jason; numerous great grandchildren, great-great 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and two four-legged fur-kids: Molly and 
Sparky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Kelly and Edma Mendoza 
Kelly Pearce; one grandson, Hubert Gilchrist Jr.; as well as 10 brothers and 
sisters.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 2:00 PM, at Ibert's 
Mortuary in Franklin. 

He will be laid to rest in Franklin Cemetery. 

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert's Mortuary on Wednesday 
from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and again Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of 
service.

Serving as pallbearers will be Harold J. Kelly, Rodney Gilchrist, Joey Albo, 
Jason Albo, Cody Kelly, Robert Rawson Jr., Kane Rawson, and William Kelly.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to help the family cover 
final expenses at http://tinyurl.com/FinalExpenses4HaroldKelly.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, 
Franklin, LA

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