Billy Kelly
Dorchester, Ill. | Save
Billy Conn Kelly, 80, of Dorchester, IL, died at his residence on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 11:41 am. He was born December 7, 1942, in Gillespie, IL to James Orville Kelly & Celia Dillon Kelly. He retired in May 2023 after having been a Gillespie Township Road Commissioner for 26 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Billy enjoyed his collection of International Tractors and working on them with his buddies, Jerry Johnson, Terry Johnson and Dave Cox. He loved buying tractors, going to auctions, and going out for breakfast with Jim Duncan. He also enjoyed endless trips around the countryside. He will miss his friend, Lisa Loveless. He dearly loved all of his nieces and nephews that many have given him the status of "favorite uncle." He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Alepra of Dorchester, IL, grandchildren, Jacob (companion, Addison Bryant) Alepra, Samantha Alepra, Sarah (Alex) Lamparter, great-grandchild who was the love of his life, Landon Lamparter, siblings, Joe Kelly, Jim Kelly, Doris Donaldson, Freida Malloy, Betty Heck, Marjorie Taylor, Mary Lou Jubelt. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, siblings, John Kelly, Junior Kelly, Arlene Griva, Ellen Clemonds, Edna Audi and the mother of his daughter, Patty Bernhardt. Friends may call on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00 am at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL. Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery, Gillespie, IL. Memorials are suggested to Landon Lamparter College Fund or Gillespie High School Softball. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Kravanya Funeral Home
