Claude Sherman Kelly, born February 27, 1930, in Venice, Florida, left this world on April 1, 2025. He went to be with his Savior in Heaven as he had publicly professed his personal faith in Jesus Christ, in the year of Our Lord, 1965. Claude is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances C. Kelly. Other survivors include his three children, Ronald Sherman Kelly (Kelly), Derryl Claude Kelly, and Carol Sue Parrish (David). Claude’s six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren were
the beloved trophies of his life. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews also were members of his family that he cherished. Claude also has two remaining siblings out of six children, his adoring sister, Myrna Faye Shinpaugh and devoted brother, Kenneth Lester Kelley.
Claude never met a stranger. He meant so much to so many people, young and old. He was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church where he became a Christian, led to the Lord by pastor, Dr. Raymond Lee Hancock. Continental Can Company had the privilege of employing Claude for thirty-three years as a lithographer pressman that required great skill. After retirement, he returned to carpentry-the trade he loved most. He was indeed a master carpenter taught by his father, Russell Vann Kelly, also a master carpenter. Six children made up the Kelly family of whom Claude was one of a set of twins, his identical twin brother, Clyde Leslie Kelly preceded him In death as did his brother Buck Kelly, and sister Barbara Rumore. Their mother, Beulah Lee Skipper Kelly, who was the constant in their lives was loved dearly and adored by her children. The Kelly children always raved about the huge, delicious tubs of banana pudding she made. Her children tell how their mother was always taking in the
helpless and needy. So much more could be written about Claude and his experiences, but that would take volumes. Claude is not here with us today, but if love could have saved him, he would be. Those of us who know Christ will reunite with Claude soon.
Thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts for being with us today to honor this great man and the legend he leaves behind.
The Claude S. Kelly Family
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 7, 2025, at Southern Funeral Care, Riverview, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon.Previous Events
Visitation
7
Apr
10510 Riverview Drive
Riverview, FL 33578
Service
7
Apr
10510 Riverview Drive
Riverview, FL 33578
Cemetery Details
Location
2323 West Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511
