Samuel Leonard Kelly, Sr.
Samuel Leonard Kelly, Sr.
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Elder Samuel Leonard Kelly, Sr., 86, of DeRidder, LA passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, October 25 from 10am-1pm at Norris Memorial C.O.G.I.C. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 25 at 1pm at Norris Memorial C.O.G.I.C. Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Tori S. Kelly of DeRidder, LA; three sons, Edwin E. Kelly & Lyn of DeRidder, LA, Samuel L. Kelly, Jr. & Dr. Marla of DeRidder, LA, and Khalil D. Kelly of DeRidder, LA; goddaughter, Vashion W. Hickman & Darrell of Alexandria, LA; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Paul H. Kelly & Retha of Upper Marlboro, MD; mother-in-law, Martha Sylvester of Raceland, LA; six sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Eula Kelly; mother of his children, Ellis Marie Kelly; four sisters; two brothers; father-in-law, Arthur Sylvester, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Eddie Lee Sylvester, Sr.
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1931 N Pine St, DeRidder, LA 70634
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