John Edward Kelly

John Edward Kelly, 79, of Lewisburg WV passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Lewis-Gale Hospital - Montgomery, Blacksburg VA after a brief illness.

Born November 1, 1943 to the late Cela L. Kelly and Imma V. Bryant, he grew up in Greenbrier County.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and proudly served tours in Germany and Vietnam.  He was a decorated Army Veteran, receiving a Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Marksman, two Overseas Service Bars and a Bronze Service Star.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Loretta F. Kelly.  Survivors include his sons, Joe Kelly of New Gloucester ME and Christopher (Tina) Kelly of Dittelbrunn Germany, daughters, Denise Endres of Lewisburg WV and Stephanie (Oliver) Kelly of Werneck Germany; brothers, Calvin Kelly and Robert Sams, both of White Sulphur Springs WV and Jesse Sams Jr of Ronceverte WV, sisters, Elizabeth Feury of Lynchburg VA and Linda Napier of Leesville LA; grandchildren, Steffen Endres, Markus Endres, Linus Kelly, Rachel Kelly, Kathleen  Kelly, Zoe Kelly, Olivia Kelly and Talisha Franklin all of Germany and Lena Endres of Lewisburg WV.  He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews who adored him but none more than Angie Napier of Crestview FL, Rhonda Napier of Gardner LA, and Tony Napier of Wichita Falls TX.

Funeral service will be 3:30 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, Saturday.  Burial will follow the service at the Roach Cemetery, Lewisburg WV.  Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net .  Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg WV