Gary Lee Kelley (1951-2006)
Gary Lee Kelley, 55, a lifelong resident of Ashland, Ky., passed away quietly on Sunday, July 2, 2006, in Community Hospice Care Center surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Kelley was born Jan. 13, 1951, in Ashland, a son of Lorraine Hieneman of Greenup and the late Paul Kenneth Kelley. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Horace Hieneman Jr., and a brother, Paul Allen Kelley.
Mr. Kelley was an avid motorcyclist. He was award winning and world famous for restoring British motorcycles, which was his passion. He was also active in foster care programs.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Patty Ann Crabtree; two sons, Paul Daniel Kelley of Portland, Maine, and Gary Kelley Jr. of Ashland; two brothers, Paul David Smith of Union Lake, Mich., and Jarred Hieneman and wife Teri of Mukwonago, Wis; a sister, Pamela Kelley Nelson and husband James of Greenup; several nieces and nephewsl; and a multitude of friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by Curt Justice. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101