John Kelly, age 81, passed away on July 7, 2021. John was born in Cincinnati, OH to John Kelly and Jeanette Kelly. John married Odessa Kelly of Cincinnati, Ohio on November 19, 1959.
He was preceded in death by his parents John Kelly, and Jeanette Kelly; daughter, Robin (Mark) Miller; siblings, Patricia Thompson, and Edith Barnett.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 60 years, Odessa Kelly; children, Cathy (Odell) Sims, John Kelly Jr., Jeffery Kelly, and Valerie Kelly; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond (Ella) Kelly, Velta (Curtis) Foster, Janice Kelly, and Minnie Kelly; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Thompson Hall & Jordan Funeral Home 11400 Winton Road, Forest Park, Ohio 45240. Funeral service will follow immediately beginning at 11:00 AM.
Interment will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232.