Funeral services will be held at the Second Avenue Baptist Church at 11 am on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, with the Rev. His first car was a five-speed, blue 65 Ford falcon that he kept cleaned and polished. With over 2,000 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. Funeral services for Colin C. Kelly, 58, of Ceylon, MN, will be 1:30 p.m Monday, January 14, 2013, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Colin was a 1961 graduate of Model High School and a … Always a sharp dresser and immaculately groomed, if there was a pair of pants or a suit that he wanted to buy from the Local Peebles Department Store being thrifty at times, Colin would patiently watch and wait until the article of clothing was reduced to the best price and then buy it. Colin’s family wish to extend their greatest thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Dr. Isla McPherson and the extraordinary care they provided for the last three and a half years. The Family will receive friends at Daniel’s Funeral Home on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 5-8 pm. Colin was educated in the Brunswick County School System and possessed a keen sense of business. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Colin E. Kelly, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Colin was united in holy matrimony with Shirley Mae Robinson in 1964. During this time, he played for Oxford City Football Club and was a member of the winning team of the AFA (Amateur Football Association) in 1955-56. Colin was a beloved husband of Chris Kelly for 63 years, the cherished father of Stephen Kelly (Sombath) and Julie Kelly (Tom Clark), and grandfather of Miranda and Cabrinha Clark. Admin. Colin was a 1961 graduate of Model High School and a 1968 graduate of Georgia Tech. Obituary Colin Patrick Kelly of Rome, GA passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Colin is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan Shell Kelly; his mother, Eunice Deason of Rome; his sons and daughters in law Patrick Todd and Jean D. Kelly of Johns Creek, GA, and James Edward and Holly S. Kelly of Rome; four loving grandchildren Jackson Edward and Brenton James Kelly of Rome, and Katherine (Kate) and Preston Patrick Kelly of Johns Creek, GA; his brothers Don W. Kelly of Rome and David W. Kelly of Orlando, FL; and Sister-in-law Sharon C. Kelly, of Orlando, FL. Colin is preceded in death by his father, William Edward Kelly of Rome, and his beloved niece and God-daughter Jaime Lynn Kelly of Orlando, FL. Pallbearers will be the Ushers of Second Avenue Baptist Church. receive updates when new memories are posted, I am so sorry to hear of Colin's passing. Colin was an accomplished director, stage manager, and actor. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Outside of his work life, Colin loved to garden in the family’s country home, to travel, and spend time with his family, including a few very dear dogs. Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 He was an advocate for social justice, always mindful of his community. An example of this was his tireless effort to get Claiborne Town Road, once a dirt road paved. Terms of Use | Colin was the Coosa Valley Fair’s webmaster for many years and developed the Fair’s Facebook fan page, which now counts more than 2,500 followers. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Nieces Sarah Kelly Persinger and Jessica Kelly Mogon and nephew David Kelly also survive. He would make the 60-minute ride from his South Brunswick home to the Hopewell VA Facility ultimately retiring from the Chesterfield VA Facility. “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to break down, and a time to build up; During the peaceful morning hours of February 16, 2019, Colin Eugene Kelly was summoned to eternal rest by our Lord and Savior in Haymarket, VA. After a lengthy illness, our Lord saw fit to bless Colin with everlasting peace and happiness. Colin was a 1961 graduate of Model High School and a 1968 graduate of Georgia Tech. He played tricks on the family and had a contagious distinctive laugh when railing from one of his “got-cha moments” after pranking someone. 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Funeral Service Do you know something about Colin's life? This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The information in this obituary is based on data from the US Government's Social Security Death Index.No further information is available. Both preceded him in their heavenly transition. Colin’s favorite activity of the year was always the midnight steak dinner held by the Exchangites to celebrate the closing of each year’s fair. Colin, although quiet was a jokester. Viewing Colin started Management Insights in 1988 and built that business into a successful provider of computer and network services with satisfied customers all over Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. Upon moving back to Rome in 1987, Colin was able to realize a lifelong dream – to participate in an active role with the Coosa Valley Fair. © 2020 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources Home | He remained at the university until his retirement, with a one year pause when he attended the University of Illinois earning a PhD in the Sociology of Sport. In 1982, he received the Ontario Soccer Association President’s Award, in 1990 his team won the OUA soccer championship, and in 1998, he was inducted into the University of Guelph’s Hall of Fame. He obtained petitions and easements as well as attended many public hearings advocating for the road improvement and was successful with that endeavor. Privacy | Colin enjoyed a passion for cars (especially Fords). Faithful to their vows, they remained together until separated by death. Recommend Colin's obituary to your friends. At the U of G, Colin was best known as head coach for the Gryphon’s Soccer team over a 28 year period. Colin was of the Baptist faith and a member of Second Avenue Baptist Church of Rome, GA where he served as an usher for many years.