Dennis Jerald Kelly,54, of Trumann died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 at his home.

He was born Dec. 2, 1951 in Heiffer, the son of Warren Kelly and Dessie Nix Kelly. He married Patsy Thomas on July 26, 1971 and enjoyed 35 years of marriage. He was a US Army Veteran, having served his country in Vietnam. He was of the Baptist belief and a self employed carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Kelly; one son, Steven Kelly; one brother, Terry Kelly and one sister, Wanda Kelly.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Kelly, of the home; his mother, Dessie Kelly of Trumann; his daughter, Rhonda Wilson and husband, Paul, of Harrisburg; daughter in law, Jean Kelly of Trumann; four sisters, Barbara Kelly of Trumann, Delores Jacobs of Lexa, Ark., Martha Mortin of Trumann and Marilyn Brickell of Sherwood and two grandchildren, Sean Wilson and Katlyn Kelly.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Weston Funeral Service Chapel in Harrisburg with Rev. Tommy Jacobs and Rev. Keith Brickell officiating.

Interment followed in Willis Cemetery near Harrisburg with full military honors.