Jack Lynn Kelley was born May 3, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away August 29, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Joan Kelley and sister Cherry Howe. He is survived by his children, Victoria, Kathleen (Tom), Bill (Nichole), and Shawn (Marla); grandchildren, Kellen, Brittany (Brandon), McKenzie (Cameron), Paige (Adam) and Carlie (Thomas); great-grandchildren, Blake, Breckyn and Graham; sister, Madge Arnold and brother, Bill Kelley.

Jack was a member of the United States Army with a rank of Private First Class. He was an outdoorsman and craftsman. He loved Colorado, especially when he was in the mountains with his family. He could build anything and his projects were a work of art. Dad, you will be forever missed.

A private graveside memorial will be held at Mount Calvary Columbarium, 2078 E. Iron St., Salina on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Gentiva Hospice, 1003 Albert Ave., Salina, KS 67401