Born in Osceola, he was a commercial construction worker and was of the Pentecostal belief.

Survivors include two daughters, Sadie Kelley and McKenzie Burris, both of Manila; his parents, Linel Ozell Kelley of Luxora and Peggy Brooks of Manila; a sister, Krystal Timbs of Trumann; and his grandparents, Omie Lee Green of Jonesboro and Linel Ozell Kelley Sr. of Mandalay.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday February 27 at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, with Donnie Olson officiating. Burial followed in Luxora Cemetery.