Donald Earl Kellis
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Donald Earl Kellis, 80, of Shiloh, formerly of Springfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 at home, where he lived with his daughter’s family for the last 10 years.
He was born Aug. 27, 1941 in Peebles, the son of Damon and Dorma (Frost) Kellis.
He was a 1960 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School. He found pride as a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Cascade Corporation after near 30 years of dedicated service.
Don always wore a friendly smile and cracked a joke to greet you. He devoted his life to working hard and caring for his family and others in need. He served many years at his church, teaching, ushering, cleaning, leading and looking after elderly who were house-bound. Throughout his life, he enjoyed bike riding, swimming and attending his grandchildren’s sports and school events. He freely used his gifts of helps, service and generosity.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Chad Kaufman of Shiloh; twin brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Rosemary Kellis of Springfield; brother-in-law, Robert Hill of South Salem; four grandchildren, Kayleigh Joy Kaufman-Snell (AJ Snell), Rebekah Joy Kaufman, Darrian Michelle and Payden Kellis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; ex-wife, Carolyn (Mick) Kellis; sister, Delores Hill; and son, Shawn Kellis.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 12920 OH-28, Greenfield, Ohio, with Pastor Scott Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenfield Cemetery with military rites provided by the Concerned Veterans of Greenfield.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Senior Center, 125 W Main St, Springfield, Ohio 45502 or Ashland County Council on Aging, 240 E 3rd St, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield is serving the family.
Condolences can be sent to www.murrayfettro.com.
He was born Aug. 27, 1941 in Peebles, the son of Damon and Dorma (Frost) Kellis.
He was a 1960 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School. He found pride as a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Cascade Corporation after near 30 years of dedicated service.
Don always wore a friendly smile and cracked a joke to greet you. He devoted his life to working hard and caring for his family and others in need. He served many years at his church, teaching, ushering, cleaning, leading and looking after elderly who were house-bound. Throughout his life, he enjoyed bike riding, swimming and attending his grandchildren’s sports and school events. He freely used his gifts of helps, service and generosity.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Chad Kaufman of Shiloh; twin brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Rosemary Kellis of Springfield; brother-in-law, Robert Hill of South Salem; four grandchildren, Kayleigh Joy Kaufman-Snell (AJ Snell), Rebekah Joy Kaufman, Darrian Michelle and Payden Kellis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; ex-wife, Carolyn (Mick) Kellis; sister, Delores Hill; and son, Shawn Kellis.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 12920 OH-28, Greenfield, Ohio, with Pastor Scott Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenfield Cemetery with military rites provided by the Concerned Veterans of Greenfield.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Senior Center, 125 W Main St, Springfield, Ohio 45502 or Ashland County Council on Aging, 240 E 3rd St, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield is serving the family.
Condolences can be sent to www.murrayfettro.com.