Donald Patrick
Kelly, age 50, of Bolivar, MO, passed away May 13, 2013, in his home. Donald was born to Joseph and Patricia
(Wilkins) Kelly August 11, 1962, in Cape Town, South Africa. He served for 15 years in the South African
Army with the rank of Sergeant working as a drill instructor. Donald was united in marriage Lavonna Sue
Neal on October 22, 2005. He received
his US Citizenship February 18, 2010. Donald
was of the Catholic Faith.
He
was preceded in death by his father; and a son Kyle Bruce Kelly.
He
is survived by his mother Patricia Kelly of Bedford, South Africa; his wife Lavonna
Sue Kelly of the home; two sons: Dale Bruce Kelly of East London, South Africa,
and Charles Wilkinson and Fiance Jessica Mitchell of Springfield, MO; two daughters: Christine Kelly of
East London, South Africa, and Renata Tucker and husband Michael of Strafford, MO; a brother Sean
Kelly of Cape Town, South Africa; nine grandchildren; as well as a host of
other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 25, 2913, at the First Church of The Nazarene: 310 N. Hartford Ave. Bolivar, MO, with Pastor Rod Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Slagle Cemetery. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.