SR1104 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth E. "Ken" Kelley of Coal Valley, who passed away on October 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ken Kelley was born in Lead Hill, Arkansas on June 13, 1920 to William Edward and Maudeline Wilson Kelley; he married Gertrude "Velma" Roberts on January 10, 1942 in Harrison and served in the United States Army during World War II under General Patton; he was a prisoner of war and escaped; he received the Purple Heart medal; and

WHEREAS, Ken Kelley was a machine operator at Alcoa, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Ken Kelley enjoyed bluegrass music; and

WHEREAS, Ken Kelley was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma; his daughters, Sue Neal and Melba Crampton; his grandson, Billy Joe Kelley; his sisters, Clydine and Bonnie; and his brother, Hubert; and

WHEREAS, Ken Kelley is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Milton) DeShane; his son, Gary (Sherry) Kelley; his 13 grandchildren; his 21 great-grandchildren; his 16 great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Willadean (Jim) Pogue; and his brother, Kirby (Sue) Kelley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kenneth E. "Ken" Kelley, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ken Kelley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.