Extracted The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

ROY GENE KELLY
June 11, 1928 - January 21, 2012

Roy Gene Kelly, 83 passed away on Saturday January 21.

Born in Childress, Texas, June 11, 1928. Roy and Betty were happily Married for 63 years (June 9, 1949). Roy graduated from Riverside Poly High School, where he then served in the United Sates Navy between 1946 - 1948. Roy was a successful business man and owned Kelly's Auto Upholstery for 37 years in Riverside. After retiring in 1986 he went into commercial real estate. Roy was a member of many organizations in Riverside including President of Poly Booster Club 1970, member of Riverside Exchange Club, Vice President of 20-30 Club. Member of Victoria Club since 1966, where he was a Director for three years (1989-1992). Roy enjoyed golf and some of his fondest memories where fishing and hunting in Mexico.

Roy is survived by his wife, Betty and three children, Jayne Rosenblatt of Santa Barbara, Nancy Palmer of Colorado, David Kelly of Santa Barbara, and five grandchildren. He was a wonderful father and loving husband.

Burial will be private at Riverside National Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements by: PRESTON AND SIMONS MORTUARY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 951-683-7410