ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: KELLY, BENTON L., JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Monday, June 19, 2017

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KELLY, BENTON L., JR.
November 20, 1930 - June 19, 2017

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Benton L. Kelly Jr., 86, a former resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, 
June 19, 2017 at LaCour House Assisted Living in New Roads.

Benton was born on November 20, 1930 in Shreveport the son of Benton L. Kelly 
Sr. and Virginia Bell Kelly.

Benton served his country proudly in the United States Navy serving during the 
Korean Conflict. He was a welding inspector for 42 years and retired from Twin 
Brothers Marine after serving as the marketing manager. Benton was a member of 
the American Legion as well as the VFW, American Welding Society, where he 
served as a past board member. He was a benefactor of the Naval Aviation Museum 
in Pensacola, Florida where he has U.S. Navy Korean artifacts on display. When 
he wasn’t working or attending meetings he enjoyed his condo in Perdido Key, 
Florida.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son, Benton L. Kelly III 
and wife Fabiola of Castle Rock, Colorado; Colleen K. Caillet and husband Craig 
of New Roads; three grandchildren, Andrew, Kelly and Katherine Caillet; one 
great granddaughter, Audrey.

Benton was preceded in death by his parents, Benton L. Kelly Sr. and Virginia 
Bell Kelly; his wife, Betty “Debbo” Fitzgerald Kelly; one son, Charles E. 
Kelly; one sister, Molly Kelly Thompson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 
22, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Wilfredo Decal Celebrating 
Mass. A wake will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass with a rosary 
being prayed at 9:30 a.m. and 

following Mass, Benton will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery 

with Military Honors rendered by the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Catholic High Pointe 
Coupee Capital Campaign, 405 Louisiana St. New Roads, LA

US Navy
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