William “Bill” Kelly, Sr.
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 1, 2021, Mr. William “Bill” James Kelly, Sr., 74, loving husband of 51 years to Phyllis Kelly.
Bill served in the United States Air Force as a munitions specialist and worked at SRS for 36 years as a construction engineer. He loved being outdoors, fishing, traveling, and collecting coins. He loved to spend time with his family and even though he would deny it, he loved to shop.
Family members, in addition to his wife, include his children: Lori Kelly Duncan, Kristi Kelly Moyer (Jamie), and William Kelly, Jr.; grandchildren: Tyler Kelly, Dylan Moyer, Taylor Duncan, and Jimmy Duncan; sister: Peggy Kraft (Ed); brothers: George Kelly, Jr. (Denise) and Shawn Kelly; brother-in-law: Melton Smith (Susan); three fur babies: Gus, Margarita, and Casey; and many extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Kelly; and mother and father-in-law: Melton D. and Myrtle Smith.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Jonathan Neumann officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Kelly, Jr., Tyler Kelly, Dylan Moyer, Jimmy Duncan, Sade Paramore-Cornwell, and Mitchell Munro.
Memorial contributions may be made to the CSRA Humane Society, P.O. Box 14667, Augusta, GA 30919 or to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3703 Riverwatch Pkwy, Martinez, GA 30907.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at
www.thomaspoteet.com