WILMINGTON — John “Jack” Kelly, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Davis Health Care Center.
Jack was born June 1936 in Tarrytown, NY.
Jack was a CBS Senior Producer retiring after 37 years. He traveled the world covering the most consequential news events earning him three Emmy Awards. He and his wife Barbara moved to Wilmington, NC after retirement and enjoyed golf, tennis, rafting, making new friends, spending time with family and traveling. He was loved by many.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Kelly; three daughters, Heather and Greg Taylor from NJ, Beth and Mike Lwin who live in VA, and Krista and Frank Wyrostek from NJ; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Burns of Pennsylvania; a brother, Terry and Ce Kelly of New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, or to All Saints Catholic Church, 18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead, NC 28443.
