Celebration of Life Program for William Leon Kelly

Musical Prelude...............................................................................................Organist Processional..........................................Bishop Rivers S. Taylor, Jr., Family and Friends Solo..............................................I Still Have Joy.............................Mrs. Tammy Soler Holy Scripture.................................................................................Mrs. Shirley Taylor

Old Testament ~ Psalms 1:1-6

New Testament ~ 2 Corinthians 4:12-16 Prayer of Comfort.................................................................Bishop Rivers S. Taylor, Jr. Solo..........................His Eye Is on the Sparrow.............................Bishop Ernest Sutton Reflections...........................................................................(2 Minutes for each person) Acknowledgements.....................................................................Ms. Margaret Burton Silent Reading of the Obituary Solo........................................How I got Over..................................Mrs. Tammy Soler Trio........................Amazing Grace...............Pamela, Phillip, James “Ronnie� Anderson Message of Hope/Inspiration (Eulogy)...................................Bishop Rivers S. Taylor, Jr. Bethlehem Judah Ministries Recessional...........................................................................Bishop Rivers S. Taylor, Jr.

Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry the Way you did today While thinking of the many things we did not get to say I know how much you love me as much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too When tomorrow starts with out me please try to understand That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand The angel said my place was ready in heaven far above And That I would have to leave behind all those I Dearly Love But When I walked through Heaven’s Gates I felt so much at home When GOD looked down and smiled at me from his golden throne He said This Is Eternity and All I promised you Today for life on earth is done but Here it starts a new I promise no tomorrow for today will always last And Since each day’s the exact same way there is no longing for the past So When Tomorrow starts without me do not think we’re apart For every time you think of me remember I’m right here in your heart Author: David M Romano

William "Leon" Kelley was born on January 12, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Samuel and Earnest V. Kelley. He was raised in Hampton, Virginia. He departed peacefully into eternal rest on January 22, 2021. He attended school in the city of Hampton.

He loved football, talking and flirting with the ladies at the nursing facilities that he has resided for the past 30+ years. He was a joy to be around and lived a full life despite challenges.

William "Leon" Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Earnest V. Kelley and brother, Samuel M. Kelley.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Linda B. Kelley; uncle, McKinley Hayes; aunt, Julia Hayes; godbrother, Charles "Charlie" Williams; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Glenn Earl

Gavin Earl

Quentin Givens

Jeffrey Hayes

Tony Hayes

Kent Hayes

Paul Jarrett

Ernest Sutton

Saphronie Harrell Mary Betty Jarrett Sadie Shaefe

Alternates: Bill Dawson, Roderick Thomas and Charles “Charlie Williams

We, the family of William “Leon” Kelley, wish to express our sincere appreciation for all acts of kindness and love shown to us during our time of bearevement. Your calls, flowers, gifts, and visits have been a source of stregnth for all of us, and they are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your love and especially your prayers. Special thanks to Newport News Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Riverside Regional Medical Center for their appreciative services provided during his stay. We may not remember every one of your kind deeds and thoughts, but God will. May you continue to receive God’s blessings.

O.H. Smith and Sons Funeral Services 3007 Chestnut Avenue Newport News, VA 23607

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