Vernon Kelley Obituary
We bid farewell to Vernon Kelley of Hamilton, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Vernon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Kelley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest M. Kelley and Eunice A. Kelley (Hill); his son Todd R. Kelley; his brothers, Larry Kelley and Terry Kelley; and his nephew T. J. Kelley.
He is survived by: his wife Rosie Kelley of Hamilton; his daughter Shannon R. Kelley (Leslie Ward) of Portland, Oregon; his stepchildren, Angie Johnson (Gary) of Bonita Springs and Chris Forbing (Natalie) of Fort Wayne; his grandchildren, Jessica Vazquez, Cassidy Forbing, Jada Johnson, Logan Forbing and Austin Forbing; his great grandchildren, Lilianna, Ellyson, Leighton and Emyron Vazquez; and his sister Mary Lou Kallsen of Edgerton, Ohio..
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Clildrens Resarch Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, 404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802.
