Harold Kelly - Promoted!

Harold and Una Kelly, Alma Kelly, Karen Kelly

Harold Kelly was promoted to Heaven August 4, 2011.  He was a charming man who was dearly loved by everyone!  I was his pastor for 13 years.  He was the perfect greeter!  He approached everyone the same - with a cheerful, genuine smile and a warm greeting.  He would ask you how you were;  then he would answer for you:  "Tremendous!" 

Harold showed an interest in all people.  He looked for a way to connect.  He loved to converse!  Una often stands to the side waiting for Harold to finish visiting with everyone.  She's a patient woman! 

I remember him playing on our church softball team when he was well into his sixties.  He loved the Tri-State Family Camp and mourned that he couldn't attend in recent years.  He was totally supportive of Men's Ministry! 

Harold was outspoken about his faith and loved his Lord!  He supported his church strongly and visited members faithfully.  Every pastor dreams of having ten people like Harold! 

On top of it all, he was a World War II hero!  Wounded twice, he continued to fight bravely for his nation including service in the Battle of the Bulge (where some of the war's fiercest fighting took place).  He was awarded two Purple Hearts.  I take my hat off to this dear man today!  I'll miss him!  My family will miss him! 

But because of our common faith in Christ, we'll see him again!