Bill Kelley

of Moon Lake, MS

April 6, 1936 - May 18, 2023

Bill Kelley, age 87, of Moon Lake, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Monday, April 6, 1936 in Desha, Arkansas to the late Norman and Monnie Kelley. Bill was raised and attended school in Paragould, Arkansas. He was the owner of Bill Kelley's Classic Cars of West Helena, Arkansas, specializing in antiques, classics and street rods. Bill was a member of West Helena Baptist Church for 65 years. He had a 50 year pin as a Mason and was a Shriner. Bill enjoyed singing karaoke and piloting small planes.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joneta Briggs Kelley; two sons, Patrick Kelley (Julia) of West Helena, Arkansas and Phillip Kelley of Memphis, Tennessee; one daughter, Suzanne Kelley of Moon Lake, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Kyle Kelley (Melissa) of Paragould, Arkansas and Bree Fortner (Jeremy) of Southaven, Mississippi; six great-grandchildren, Kyla and Brody Kelley of Paragould, Arkansas and Luke Lilly, Blakely and Lafe Fortner of Southaven, Mississippi and one brother, Jerry Kelley (Peggy) of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Monnie Kelley.

There will be no services.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to:

West Helena Baptist Church
702 Plaza Street
West Helena, Arkansas 72390

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105

Disabled American Veterans
6307 Alma Highway
Van Buren, Arkansas 72956

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information
   
 
Memorial Contributions
West Helena Baptist Chuch
702 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR 72390
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Disabled American Veterans
6307 Alma Highway
Van Buren, AR 72956


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com