John Andrew Kelley's Obituary
Mr. John Andrew Kelley, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born in Muskegon on December 5, 1940 to Daniel and Margaret (Barber) Kelley. On July 29, 1961, John married the former Sharon “Sherry” Johnson. He sold International Harvester trucks for many years before starting Kelley Trucking, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2005. John was a lifetime member of the Muskegon Eagles and Elks Club, a member of the Muskegon Vikings, and he was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sherry; two sons, Patrick (Kim) Kelley and David (Dana) Kelley; four grandchildren, Brooke, Blake, and Brock Kelly and their mother, Lanae Kelley, and Eric Kelley and his mother, Lisa Kelley; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Kelley; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. MEMORIALS in memory of John may be directed to the Harbor Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services.
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