William E Kelly Sr.

William (Bill) E. Kelly Sr. passed Dec. 20 , 2024 at the age of 76, peacefully at home with Cindy by his side
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Bill was a lifetime resident of Plain Township where he grew up and later raised his family.
He graduated from Glenwood High School Class of “66” . He was a lifetime member of Faith Community Church serving on the Praise and Worship Team.

Bill wore many hats throughout his life. He retired from The Timken Company with 34 years of service, N. Canton City Schools with 19 years of service and served with Plain Township Fire Department Station 4
Some of his favorite hats were being part of the Praise Team at church, Cutty’s Campground Train Engineer, Little Leage baseball and football coach, but his favorite without question was being a family man.
He was a loving husband to Cindy for 57 years, devoted father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. (Papa)

Bill is proceeded in death by his parents George and Almeda Kelly, sisters Louise, Betty and Judy.

He is survived by his wife Cindy (McLaughlin) and sons William Jr. (Susan) Kelly, Edward (Andrea) Kelly. Grandchildren William 111 (Cyndi) Kelly, Brittany (Jack) Porteus, Corey Perez, Victoria (Jeremy) Soeder, Sarah (Christian) Burdg, Eryn (Logan ) Henkel, Seven Greats, Kelby, Zoe, Max, Ellie, Griffin , Lyla and Finley. He is also survived by his brother John (Linda) Kelly, sisters Barbara (Joe) Thouvenin and Linda Long, brother in-law Carl ( Kathy) McLaughlin as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life along with The Last Alarm Service will be held January 4, 2025 at Faith Community Church 4301 Cleveland Ave N.W. Canton, Oh. beginning at 12:00 P.M. Family and friends are invited to celebrate a life well lived. He has received his wings!

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Bill’s name.