Kelly Jr., Frank Hobson

,Mr. Frank Hobson Kelly, Jr., went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 80 on July 3, 2008, at his home of 3848 Bainbridge Drive, Pulaski, Va.

Born March 21, 1928, he was son of the late Frank and Pauline Kelly from Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Kelly, of Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Debbie Kelly, of Greenville, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Ken and Natalie McCurdy, of Raleigh, N.C.; granddaughter, Mary Grace McCurdy; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Katie Kelly, of Johnson City, Tenn.; sisters-in-law and husbands, Bill and Marg Campbell, of Johnson City, Tenn., Glen and Joyce Pyle, of Franklin, Tenn., Jerry and Jean Lassiter, of Richmond, Va.; and nephews and nieces, Steve and Lynette Hendrich, of Nolensville, Tenn. and Todd and Amanda Lassiter, of Richmond, Va.

Mr. Kelly was a graduate of Milligan College, where he received a B.S. degree. He served in the 82′ Airborne Division. Mr. Kelly was retired from Burlington Industries of Dublin, Va.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.

In remembrance of Frank H. Kelly, Jr. those that wish may make contributions to either Samaritan’s Purse or Mercy Ministries.