William “Bill” Kelly

Hartselle A funeral service for William “Bill” Kelly, 95, was held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Hartselle Church of Christ with Phillip Hines, Kevin Smith and Eddy Smith officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Kelly died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born October 5, 1929, in Morgan County, to John Frank Kelly and Sue Maples Kelly. He was employed as a district biologist for the State of Alabama, working in wildlife management. He received his bachelor’s degree in wildlife management from Auburn University in 1953. He was married

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since 1953 to Betty Dean Walker. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his brother, Hugh Dave Kelly. Survivors include his wife, Betty Dean Walker Kelly; sons, Glenn Kelly (Judy) and Vann Kelly (Beth); five grandchildren, Nathan, Shea, Alex, Brandon and Joseph; and great grandson, Nolan. Pallbearers will be family and friends.