Dearl Robert

Kelley

Dearl Robert Kelley son of the late Velma May Lancaster Kelley and Elvis Berlin Kelley was born at Lesterville, Missouri, on November 7, 1955. He departed this life at St. Francois Manor in Farmington, Missouri, on February 9, 2011, having attained the age of 55 years, three months and two days.

Dearl loved to hunt with his brothers and ride four wheelers. He liked to tinker with vehicles and he loved swimming in Black River. Dearl was a strong person who fought his disease the way he did with strength and laughter. His greatest joy was spending time with his son's and the rest if his family.

Dearl was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lewis Buford, one sister, Edith Elaine Kelley and one niece Beverly C. Kelley.

Dearl is survived by two sons, Brandon Kelley and wife Destiny of Centerville, Dustin Kelley and wife Jade of Arkadelphia, AR, two grandchildren, Anastasya and Alex Kelley of Centerville, former wife Brenda Snow of Lesterville, three brothers, Charles Henry Buford and wife Sandy of Granite City, IL, Dewey Kelley and wife Jane of Lesterville, Elvis Lee Kelley of Lesterville, one sister, Arleen "Sissy" Dunlap and companion Melvin of Farmington, former brother-in-law, Wayne Dunlap of Farmington, sister-in-law, Debbie Buford of Ironton, and good friend, Danny Ribble of Oates. As well as a host of nieces, nephews and many friends who will mourn his passing.

A celebration of life and benefit will be held sometime in March at the Jeep Club in Lesterville to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri.