Carol Kelly Obituary

Services for Mr. Carol Calvin Kelly, 90, of Alba, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Alba, with Dr. Kelly Burton officiating, under the direction of the church and family. Visitation will follow the service in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Mr. Kelly passed away January 14, 2025, in Grand Saline. He was born October 29, 1934, in Palestine, to Otis and Sallye Mae Lightfoot Kelly. Carol grew up in Palestine and graduated from Palestine High School in 1955. After graduation he served in the Army National Guard. Carol lived in Tyler, before marrying Melba Kindle in 1984 and moving to Alba. He worked for General Electric and Trane for 35 years, until retiring in 1997. He loved working in his workshop, fishing, and hunting. He raised cattle until his health wouldn't allow it anymore. He also loved mowing the grass. He didn't mind giving up his pickup key but was reluctant to give up the lawnmower key.
Carol was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Melba Kelly of Alba; his son, Cevin Kelly of Mt. Vernon; stepsons, David Kindle and wife Jennifer of Quitman, Keith Kindle and wife Lori of Quitman, and Darren Kindle and wife Kristi of Quitman; and sister, Bela Hafner of Palestine.
Memorials may be made to The BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, P.O. Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD, 20871-1950, or at www.BrightFocus.org, in support of Alzheimer's Disease Research.