2023ObituariesWillie “Billy” Eugene Kelly, Jr.

November 15, 2023by SealeUser6

**UPDATED SERVICE TIMES**


Willie “Billy” Eugene Kelly, Jr.,
79, passed into the arms of Jesus on November 14, 2023, at his home in Denham Springsafter complications from a stroke in December 2022.  

Billy was born in Baton Rouge, LA, to Bill and Elene (Garrison) Kelly.  He accepted Jesus as his savior in his youth. He was a graduate of Denham Springs High School and attended Louisiana State University.  Billy began a career as a truck owner/operator and later became a founding member of Rebel Sand & Gravel, where he proved to be a hard worker and an intuitive businessman.  Billy loved all things mechanical and woodworking. In 1979 his passion became building modified tractors and participating in tractor pullsowning and building four different tractors all known as The DS Express.  He competed in 10 different states from South Carolina to New Mexico and was the state champion in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.  

Billy never met a stranger.  He was loved and will be missed by his wife of nearly 25 years, Lisa Martin Kelly; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters and many other family members as well as many life-long friends.

Visitation will be Friday, November 17, 2023, from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m., with interment immediately following, all at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs. Services will be conducted by Bro. Gerald Martin and Colin McClendon.

Pallbearers:  Dwight Falcon, Jonathan Fletcher, Scott McGrew, Jon Roth, Lewis Sibley and Chris Simmons.

Honorary pallbearers: Wayne Jordan, Ricky Leggette, Murray Morgan and Royce Spence.

Special thanks to Sundi, Leona, and Shelley of PinnacleHospice.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital(https://www.stjude.org) or Wounded Warrior Project(https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

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6 comments

  • Terry Fuller

    March 23, 2024 at 10:28 pm

    Ms Lisa and Justin and all the family I just found out about Mr Billy I love that man with all my heart and yall I surely hated I miss it I would have been there love yall and my prayers are with you all

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  • Cinthia Simmons Mancuso

    November 16, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    Brenda,
    So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May all of your wonderful memories and God’s healing grace help you through this time of grief.
    Cindy

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  • Heather White Speed

    November 16, 2023 at 2:45 am

    Lisa,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you my love, thoughts, and prayers.

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  • Ashley Allen

    November 16, 2023 at 1:21 am

    he was a good man and friend of mine at rebel sand and gravel rest in peace.

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  • ruth goodwin

    November 15, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    Lisa, i so sorry my prayer are with you.

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  • Maybelle Kelly

    November 15, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    One of the sweetest men I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I knew him from September, 1962 to November, 2023. He will be sadly and affectionately missed by many, including me, till we meet again in heaven. Loving thoughts and prayers for his precious family.
    Maybelle Kelly

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