[Nfbmo] Charter Member of Kansas City Chapter Dies

[Shelia Wright]

Below is the obituary of Jack Kelly who passed away early on Tuesday
morning. I am sure that long time members of the NFB know the role Jack and
Martha have played in the NFB. While they are longtime members of the Kansas
Affiliate, They have always been supportive of the Missouri Affiliate and
the Kansas City Chapter. In fact, Jack and Martha were charter members of
the Kansas City Chapter. Living on the border, allowed some of us to see
them from time to time. They always made the effort to come to our chapter's
special events and it was interesting to hear Jack talk about our history..

 

Please keep Martha and the entire Kelly family in your prayers. 

Shelia Wright

   

 

            Lloyd I. (Jack) Kelly, of Overland Park, died July 20, 2010 at
Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. Lloyd was born January 2, 1925. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Lloyd and Ivola Kelly. He is survived by his wife of
59 years, Martha G. Kelly, of the home; two daughters and their spouses,
Nancy and Roger Neighbors; Jackie and Mark Dwyer; five grandchildren: Aaron,
Ryan, and Ann Neighbors; Brenna and Kelly Dwyer; and four great
grandchildren: Lily, Olive, Rowan, and Patrick. Lloyd was employed at
Fairbanks-Morse Pump Company for 37 years. Visitation will be at D.W.
Newcomer's Sons, Floral Hills Chapel, Friday, July 23, from 6-8 p.m. The
funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 24, at the chapel. Burial
will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. A luncheon will follow at Renee
Kelly's at Caenen Castle, 12401 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66216. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hillcrest Christian
Church, 11411 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS, 66210, The National Federation
of the Blind of Kansas, Inc., 11905 Mohawk Lane, Leawood, KS, 66209-1038 or
The Masonic Home of Missouri, 6033 Masonic Dr., Suite A, Columbia, MO,
65202. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left online at
www.dwnewcomers.com. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills
Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, 816-353-1218) D.W. Newcomer's
Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories. 

 

Published in Kansas City Star on July 21, 2010