Brian Kelly

Brian Lee Kelly of Augusta, MI, age 56, He passed away surrounded by love, on Tuesday, November 21 2017. Brian retired from the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Administration. He worked not only as a nurse but also in quality, which included infection control. Music was very important to Brian at an early age. Brian loved playing his guitars and singing in church choir for many years. Survived by, Mary Helen Kelly his wife, his father Harry Kelly, his daughters Meghan Kelly (Daryle Suggs) and Brittany (Thor) Applegate). Brian's only granddaughter Alexis Suggs. His Sister Brenda (Brian) Harbaugh. Brian has joined his Mother, Sonia Kelly in heaven. A memorial service will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal church in Richland, Michigan (9800 E B C Ave, Richland, MI 49083) on Saturday December 9, 2017 at 11am. Luncheon to follow. All who were blessed enough to be affected by this wonderful loving man are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his name to either Lymphoma research(https://community.lymphoma.org/) or Lewy Body Dementia Association (https://www.lbda.org/node/581). He will be greatly missed by all loved and knew him. Services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 N. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI. (269) 488-2401.