of Harrison, AR
December 19, 1940 - January 16, 2024
Allen Clay Kelley, age 83, of Harrison, left his earthly home and was met at Heaven's Gate by Jesus and his loving wife, Linda. Allen was born December 19, 1940, to Clay and Ernestine Kelley in Harrison. He married his sweetheart, Linda, on Aug 30, 1962. They spent sixty years together building their family.
He loved the Lord and anyone who knew him knew that. His day started in the word and prayer and ended the same way. He loved working in his garden where the fruits of his labor were enjoyed by many. In his earlier years, he enjoyed woodworking and building projects for his kids and grandkids. He and Linda loved to play mini-golf. The Captain's Hole 1 at Pirates Cove is actually named, "Al and Lynn's".
Allen was one of the most precious men you would ever meet. He loved to crack jokes with the grandkids but always had Godly counsel for them.
Allen was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda; his parents, Clay and Ernestine and an infant brother, Darrell Kelley.
Allen leaves behind three children, James (Holly) Kelley of Harrison, Gina (Mike) Massardo of Pocola, Oklahoma, and Beth (Harlan) Miller. Ten grandchildren, Jeff Massardo, Kelly (Adam) Socia, David (Samantha) Kelley, Tyler Rogers, Carissa (Evan) Stalnaker, Katie (Luke) Allen, Kamri Rogers, Brady (Shyanne) Miller, Caleb Miller, and Brittany Kelley; six great-grandchildren with one on the way and his siblings, Wayne Kelley, Rose DeDominico and Bob Kelley.
Visitation was on Wednesday at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The funeral service was on Thursday at Oregon Flat Baptist Church with Frank Hillis officiating.
The interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brady Miller, Caleb Miller, Tyler Rogers, Evan Stalnaker, Adam Socia, and Shawn Miller.
Honorary pallbearers were Don and Terry Dewitt, Chandra Emmitt, and the staff of Legacy Hospice.
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12 Condolence(s)
Barbara Leachman
Friday, January 19, 2024
Beth, I am so sorry to see your Dad has left this earth,but he is in a much better place. Allen was a very likable man, so glad I knew him. God be with you and the family.
Barbara
Gwen Allen
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My love and prayers are with you.
Jim & vineta dixon
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Loving cousins and great people. Rewards are in your next life
B.K. O'Neal
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
My deepest condolences go out to James, Gina, Beth, and families. James, and I went to school together, and I often ran into his him mom, and dad, at Western Sizzling, on Friday's, (seafood day). They will be missed dearly! My prayers go out to all of you during this devistating time. May God watch over each of you, as you endure this painful time. ??
David and Shirley Breece
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So sorry to hear.....what a great guy! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Martin and Karen King
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So sorry to hear about Allen. We used to visit them and they visited us almost every weekend. We played card and board gams and had A meal together almost every week together. Great people. Praying for family.
Thelma Earnhart(Cheatum)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
so sorry for your loss.Harlan and my son Floyd were friends in school at Bergman prayers are with the family
Brenda Bowman Roberts
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So thankful to have known and worked with Allen it was a privilege. Prayers for the family.
Stacey and Danny McMullen
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Oh how we loved this man. Such a wonderful example of a Godly man and servant. So many good memories and laughter with him and Linda and a lot of them around food and church family. So thankful to have him as a friend and brother in Christ. Heaven just got a whole lot sweeter-see you there brother!
Tony Matthews
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Sorry to hear, prayers and comfort for all of your family.
Larry and Jane Anderson
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
You all are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Terry DeWitt
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
What a very special man! So special that I feel like I've known him forever instead of 7 years. His quiet sense of humor, his love for his family and devotion to Linda is what will remember most. He made sure he got Linda to Pirates Cove on Tuesday, for putt putt golf. This is where I had the honor of meeting them and connecting with them. When Don and I would visit them, he was so proud of his garden and shared it with us.
Don and I are unable to be there for the celebration of his life but our hearts will be there...so honored to be honorary pall bearers. My heart is broken but glad "Lynn and Al" are back together having the putt putt golf dates again. We love you Allen.