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Howard Ray "Sonny" Kelly
August 1, 1941 - August 14, 2020
Howard Ray “Sonny” Kelly, 79, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away on August 14, 2020 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Sonny was born in Keokee, VA on August 1, 1941 to the late Charlie and Virginia (Wallace) Kelly. He was a US Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and also was an avid gardener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Michael Kelly, three brothers, Charles Edward, William “Bill” and Darrell Kelly; and by one sister, Marilyn “Sis” Patterson. Sonny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rose Trammell Kelly; one son, John Kelly and wife Teresa; two brothers, Wayne Kelly and wife Sharon and Jerry Kelly and wife Linda; three sisters-in-law, Katie Middleton and husband Cheyenne, Carmon Gilly and husband John, and Nancy Trammell; two grandsons, Turner and Hunter Kelly; two granddaughters, Hailey Kelly and Amber Beaman; and many nieces and nephews. Sonny also had many children that called him Papaw, who are related to him by love. A private celebration of his life will be held by the family.
Howard Ray “Sonny” Kelly, 79, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away on August 14, 2020 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Sonny was born in Keokee, VA on August 1, 1941 to the late Charlie and Virginia (Wallace) Kelly. He was... View Obituary & Service Information