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Seaford - Thomas Wayne Kelley, Sr. passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 after a short battle with cancer at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. He was born in Federalsburg, Md. on July 4, …
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Seaford - Thomas Wayne Kelley, Sr. passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 after a short battle with cancer at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. He was born in Federalsburg, Md. on July 4, 1943, son of the late William and Helen (Nichols) Kelley. Mr. Kelley graduated from Federalsburg High School in July of 1961. He continued his education by receiving a two year business degree. Following his graduation, Mr. Kelley enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. After his honorable discharge, Mr. Kelley embarked on a lifelong career as a carpenter and an antique dealer. Mr. Kelley was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge where he made many acquaintances. He enjoyed spending many hours on the Delaware waters fishing and was a hunting fanatic. During the warm months, Mr. Kelley enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family. Mr. Kelley is survived by his two sons, Thomas Wayne Kelley, Jr. and Kyle Scott Kelley and a grandson, Tre Kelley. "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:12 Memorial Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, Del 19933, where friends may call beginning at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Kelley's memory to the Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Del 19963 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, Md 21803. Please visit Mr. Kelley's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.