William Leon Kelly, age 82, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, formerly lived in Western Oklahoma as a young person, was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1937, to William and Armelda (Duke) Kelly, at Elk City, OK. Leon passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended school. Leon was a farmer and rancher. He also worked for Atoka County District 2 as a grader operator. He married Ellen Jalene Stacy at Elk City, OK, she preceded him in death. He later married Norma Gayle (Gossett) Allen on Wednesday, May 22nd, 1970 at Atoka, OK. Leon was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, loved to "coon hunt", and raising and taking care of his cattle.
Leon is survived by his wife, Norma Gayle Kelly of the home in Atoka, OK; sons, Kennith Kelly and wife LaDel of Guymon, OK, Gary Kelly and wife Dolly of Lane, OK; daughter, Deanna Gossett of Coalgate, OK; grandson, Brandon Kelly of Guymon, OK; great grandchildren, Traevyn Kelly, Bryce Kelley; brother, Waymon Kelly and wife Linda of Frederick, OK; brother in law, E.A. Gossett of Coalgate, OK; sister in law, June Gossett of Coalgate, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, William and Armelda Kelly; mother of his children, Ellen Jalene Messer; grandson, Tommy Kelly.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Sunday, April 5th, 2020
PLACE OF SERVICES: Kelly Family Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro Joey Lansdale
INTERMENT: Kelly Family Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Gary Gregory, Kennith Kelly, Brandon Kelly, Roger Cannon, Justin Cannon
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