EKRON, Ky. — Patrick “Pat” James Kelley Sr., 28, of Ekron, Ky., passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 7.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1989, in Lewiston, the son of Charles R Kelley Sr. and Cynthia A . Owen of Hartford. He worked at A -1 Paving in Brandenburg, Ky.
Pat enjoyed the outdoors — hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. He loved working on cars and was an awesome mechanic.
He loved being a dad to his son, “Squirt,” and was excited for his expected daughter, Brooke-Lyn Angel Kelley.
He was predeceased by his uncle, James Willey Jr.; grandfather, Patrick Owen; and niece, Phelony Owen Kelley.
He is survived by his mother, Cynthia A. Owen of Hartford; stepfather, Ronald L. Hartford; sister, Morgin M. Hartford; brother, Charles R. Kelley Jr. and wife, Tonya; nephew, Charles R. Kelley III; half-brother, Zachary J.T. Child; grandmother, Margaret Kelley; great-grandmother, Waneta Willey; aunt and uncle, Patricia and Maurice A . Bernier; fiancee, Alexandria Acrie; son, Patrick J. Kelley Jr.; and several step-relatives, cousins and friends.
Our angel is in heaven now, gone too young and soon. You will be forever loved and missed — until we meet again.
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