Tony A. Kelley, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Tony was born May 2, 1957 in Cloverdale and lived in Roanoke all of his life. He was the son of the late George A. Kelley and Geraldine F. Bryant Crawford.
Tony’s passion was music and enjoyed playing guitar in the Rick Buklin Blues Band. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing, and just “chilling” and having a good time with people.
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Rickey Kelley. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Misty Kelley of Roanoke; grandchildren, Bryce, Melissa, Kamryn, and Abby; sister-in-law, Karen Kelley of Fincastle; nephew, Josh Kelley and niece, Amon Kelley.
A graveside service honoring Tony’s life was held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 2 at Mt. Union Cemetery, Troutville. Online condolences may be made to Tony’s family at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Tony-Kelley.
