Shawn passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on June 2, 2023 at 4:12pm at the age of 53, surrounded by his family and friends. Shawn is survived by his wife Megan and children Elizabeth (her husband, Jacob); Destiny; Addison; and Liam. He is also survived by his siblings Shannon Hughes (her husband, Mark); Brandon Kelly (his wife, Ashley); and Nicole Kelly (her fiancè, Jordan); his niece Avery-Kate and nephews Alex, Jordan, Jaxon, and Gabriel. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Gail Kelly and his brother Michael. He loved spending time with family, cooking, camping and tinkering with things. His happy place was his camper and traveling to new places. Shawn has been described by many as being selfless and a dedicated public servant. He had a genuine passion for making his community a better place for all. Shawn was always quick witted and loved to make anyone laugh. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, soon-to-be grandfather, and friend. Shawn was a corporal with the Denham Springs Police Department serving as a Motor Officer. He has been involved in law enforcement for 27 years. Shawn dreamt of being a police officer ever since he was a young child, and truly embodied what it meant to protect and serve. He is the true definition of a Hero. Donations can be made in memory of Corporal Shawn Kelly to the “Behind the Line” organization to continue to offer support for families of first responders.
23 comments
Stacey Finch
June 9, 2023 at 12:19 am
Boy I sure am gonna miss ya!!! Thanks for always coming into 527 when you were here late and given the one you hardly got to see anymore hugs! You were one of the good ones! RIP Motor 2🖤💙 Megan, keeping you the kids and all the family in my prayers!
Regina Sheffield, Chris Cain
June 8, 2023 at 10:16 pm
God Speed. Hug your Mom and Dad. You now have entered the Pearl Gates of Heaven. You have departed this Earth. May God place his hand upon the Family and Loved ones to allow some comfort at this time of loss.
Myra Foret
June 8, 2023 at 9:56 pm
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. May he rest in peace.
Jenna lawhorn
June 8, 2023 at 9:31 pm
Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family, you will always be a hero we will miss.
Kimberly
June 8, 2023 at 8:58 pm
He was a very sweet person an didn’t play at all, he mean business when it comes down to the community, we love u Mr.Kelly, get your rest🫡
Rachel Hebert
June 8, 2023 at 7:10 pm
Thank you for your dedication and service to our Denham Springs community! May you now rest in peace!
Keith Garon
June 8, 2023 at 3:51 pm
I am so immensely proud to have called you my friend! We will do our best to make sure your legacy lives on. We love you Shawn! Goodbye.
Robert Holt
June 8, 2023 at 3:43 pm
R I P … Shawn Kelly .
Thank you for being the epitome of the personality of a Police Officer. To Serve and Protect … Not a slogan … A way of life.
Immortality , has been sought though out the ages … as long as one person utters your name, remembers your smile and speaks proudly of your friendship, and Service to your Community… You have immortality.
Our Family will miss you.
Our Family will always remember you.
To the Kelly Clan … No words can express the depths of sorrow and loss that you (we) must bear at this difficult time , May the Lord grant you Peace and comfort you .
Rest in Peace, Officer Shawn Kelly.❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸💔🍀
Elyse Gonzales and Family
June 7, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Even though we didnt know each other very long, I’ll miss you my friend. ❤️
Cindy Eberhart
June 7, 2023 at 8:11 pm
Rest in peace Corporal Kelly and thank you for your unselfish service. My condolences to the Kelly family and May you be blessed with the peace of our lord and savior.
Lee Anna scott
June 7, 2023 at 7:53 pm
REST IN PARDAISE COPL SHAWN KELLY.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER U FROM COMING TOO GET THE BAD GUYS FROM WALMART.Too Megan and family you are in my paryers.
Tracy Brown
June 7, 2023 at 3:36 pm
To serve and lay down your life for others, is our true Hero! You will be missed by so many. May God be with your loved ones in this tragic time of sorrow. Give them comfort and peace, and May you rest in peace Corporal Shawn Kelly! ❤
Vince Giaccone
June 7, 2023 at 2:10 pm
May we “Never Forget” the sacrifice Cpl. Shawn Kelly gave for us to live in a safe community and world. To the Kelly Family, my thoughts and prayers are lifted up for you to have comfort and peace as you grieve. God’s blessing to each of you as we all celebrate the life of Cpl. Shawn Kelly, Rest now Sir, your work on earth is done.
Vince and Rhenda Giaccone
Christie & Ricky Roberts
June 7, 2023 at 5:59 am
Rest easy Shawn, you will truly missed by so many. Such a great person, comical, definitely one of a kinds. Praying for the family during this difficult time.
Christina lowe
June 7, 2023 at 3:32 am
My heart goes out to this hero and his family and friends ! He is missed deeply and will never be for gotten!!! thank you for your service and we all love you Shawn go get your rest friend your time to look down on your love ones
Chad West
June 7, 2023 at 1:49 am
I will miss you my friend.
Blake
June 6, 2023 at 10:51 pm
Shawn anytime I needed you. You were always there. And I felt honored to call you my friend. I’m so glad I got the chance to meet you and enjoy many laughs with you. Rest easy and continue to watch over us.
Kevin Roberts
June 6, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Rest Easy Brother! Your selflessness, mentorship, and friendship will forever be a part of who I am. Thank you for Everything! Will truly be missed.
Melissa kelleher Kennedy
June 6, 2023 at 8:02 pm
My condolences, prayers and love I leave with everyone including family and friends and law enforcement officers as well as all responders. Blessed are the peace keepers!
Teressa Lemoine
June 6, 2023 at 7:51 pm
I never Met you personaly Cpl Kelly but have herd soooooo many wonderful wonderful stories about you what a great officer,husband,father,friend son,brother,grandson and uncle Friend you were ..So sorry this had to happen.Thank you for your service Cpl Kelly may you rest in peace now and so continuing prayers to your Family & friends and Blue family to find strength through the up coming days 💙🖤💙🖤
Michael Stephen Drude
June 6, 2023 at 4:04 pm
I am a retired LEO and was lucky enough to meet Shawn and his family while camping. He wore his badge with honor and loved his family. We have spoken several times since and he was an amazing man and an asset to his department that will never be replaced.
Mary Fitzgerald
June 6, 2023 at 12:30 pm
I can think of no way to be more like Jesus than to serve and lay down one’s life. Godspeed Mr. Kelly and may your loved ones be surrounded in love and care until the day you all meet again.
Valerie Lienemann
June 5, 2023 at 9:45 pm
RIP Shawn Kelly. We moved next door to the Kelly’s 1991. Met Shawn,his parents and his siblings. Very good people. We lived next door for 16 years. Sad to see this happen to him and to leave behind his family. Fly high Shawn