David Paul Kelley

     David Paul Kelley, age 60, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held from 4-6 P.M. at the funeral home.

    David was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 1, 1962, the son of Robert and Roberta (Hinkley) Kelley.  David graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1980.

     David loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.  David was known for giving special nicknames to those he loved especially his many nieces and nephews.  He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and golfing with friends.  He also liked to bowl, participating in leagues earlier in life. He was known for bringing his famous baked beans to all family functions. 

     He is survived by his mother Roberta; children: Stephanie (David Graham) Kelley, Erica Kelley, and Patrick (Elizabeth) Kelley; his sisters:  Liz (Tom) Pearson, Colleen “Cookie” Pearson, and Kathleen “Kitty” (Mark) Powers; his brothers: Dan Kelley and Jim (Teresa) Kelley. He is also survived by his granddaughters: Evelynn, Charlie, Alice, Breanna, and Chloe.  He is also survived by special aunt and uncle Helen and Ed Seczney.  He was preceded in death by his father Robert Sr., his brother Robert Jr., sister-in-law Tina Kelley and brothers-in-law: Bill Pearson and Warren McBride.

     Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan