WARREN, OHIO — Donald E. Kelley, 72, passed away Thursday morning, April 27, 2017, at his home in Champion, Ohio.
He was born April 8, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Howard and Patricia Shearer Kelley.
Don worked for Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas in the engineering department for 11 years before retiring. He had also worked as an HVAC technician, a cable installer and was a certified motorcycle mechanic. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, having proudly served during the Vietnam War. During his service, he spent time on several Navy ships as well as being stationed in Panama, Puerto Rico, Okinawa, Japan and Turkey before being honorably discharged.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and flying kites. He also played the drums, coached soccer, enjoyed making cheesecake and he raised pigs. Don also had a love for Mill Creek Park, Kravitz Deli, The Elms Ballroom and Idora Park, and he enjoyed listening to John Lee Hooker, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.
Don is survived by his son, Arian G. Kelley of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter, Megan K. Small of Kannapolis, N.C.; three sisters, Margaret Brown of Florida, Winifred Kiersey of Toronto, Ohio, and Beth Parker of Kent; and two brothers, William Kelley of Mantua and Lawrence Kelley of Aiken, S.C. He also leaves behind his four grandchildren, Chandler, Cora, Sophia and Evan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom he dearly loved. “Requiescat in Pacem.”
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael Kelley.
In accordance with Don’s wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Arrangements for Mr. Kelley are being provided by Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH.
