IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Donald Wayne

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Kelly

September 10, 1958 – June 25, 2013

Obituary

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Don Kelly, 54, retired senior urban planner with the City of Pensacola, died at his home in Pensacola, FL on June 25, 2013. Born in Memphis, TN, September 10, 1958, Don was the oldest child in his family. He lived his life with honor, remaining steadfast to the highest of principles; he was an Eagle Scout, officer in the United States Marine Corps, little league coach, scout leader, elementary school mentor, music lover and dedicated volunteer for Evenings in Olde Seville Square, steward of the environment, and strong advocate for historic preservation. Most of all, however, he was a devoted husband and father. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of his three sons. Don is survived by his wife of 28 years, Brenda; sons, Matthew, Brendan, and Kevin; his mother, Zula S. Kelly of Stone Mountain, GA; his father, Major Thomas J. Kelly, USMC retired (Karen Lea) of St. Georges, DE; his siblings, brother, Ken (Wendy) of Hockessin, DE; brother, Ron (Paula) of Hebron, KY; sister, Kathryn (Anna) of Tucker, GA; and a large extended family, including father and mother-in-law, Tom and Diane Kane; sisters and brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation will be held 5-7pm Friday, July 5, 2013 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL with Rosary to be prayed at 5:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30am Saturday, July 6, 2013 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1700 Conway Dr., Pensacola, FL. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg and his staff at the Sacred Heart Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Don's memory to Cancer Research, Mayo Clinic, PO Box 450, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9849 or http://www.mayoclinic.org
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Services

Memorial Visitation

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July
5

Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel

2276 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Rosary

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July
5

Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel

2276 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507

Starts at 5:00 pm

Mass of Christian Burial

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July
6

Starts at 10:30 am

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