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Official Obituary of

John Robert Kelly

August 7, 1922 ~ July 31, 2019 (age 96) 96 Years Old

John Kelly Obituary

John Robert Kelly, 96, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon. Born in Durham, NC on August 7, 1922, a son of the late Royal David and Inez (Bynum) Kelly, also preceded in death by his wife Vivian (Mayle) Kelly, passed away in 2002, 2 daughters Cynthia Hilliard, Annette Kelly, and son Clyde Blake Kelly. Survived by 4 daughters Diane (Lee) Wolfe, of Atlanta, GA, Elaine Randle, of Canton, Deborah Kelly, of Winter Park, FL, Royann (Rodney) Jackson, of Westerville; son Curtis (Lenette) Freeman, of Charlestown, WV; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. A private burial was held. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

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2257 Mahoning Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705-0538