Rory Kelly Obituary (1959 - 2022)

Rory Lee Kelly, 63, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Rory was born June 20, 1959, Lincoln, IL, the son of William Riley Kelly and Carlene Ramlow-Hinton. He married Cindy Shelton on May 29, 2009, in Negril, Jamaica. Rory is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, BreeAnn (Kevin) Kaczmarczyk and Brooke (Kyle Vannoy) Kelly; grandchildren, Abigail, Emmalynn, Caleb, Emaline, and Isaac; father, William Riley Kelly; sister, Debbie (Robert Mundy) Kelly-Graue; brother, David Riley Kelly; and the beloved yorkie, Roscoe. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carlene; maternal and paternal grandparents; and his longtime companion, Meg the German shepherd. Rory enjoyed woodworking. He was an avid gun collector. Rory enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, being outdoors, riding his Harley motorcycle, and watching western movies. Most of all, Rory loved his family and friends; he greatly enjoyed spending time with them. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. A celebration of life will follow at the American Legion beginning at 4:00PM.