Donald Ray

Kelley, Sr.

Donald Ray Kelley, Sr., 83, of Newcastle, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Oklahoma City. The son of Robert Wilson Kelley and Ruby Evelyn Kelley, he was born June 8, 1937, in Clinton, Oklahoma.

Donald married Joy Lee Ryburn on January 17, 1958, in Gracemont, Oklahoma. He served his country as a member of the Air Force, stationed in Alaska.  He worked as an Inspector at Cameron in Oklahoma City for 26 years. Donald was a member of First Baptist Church in Tuttle. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved being with his family for special occasions and holidays, especially Easter and Christmas, along with birthday celebrations around June. He always cherished time with his friends from his church family and especially Lloyd and Charlie.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joy Lee Kelley; his parents; an infant son; and six siblings.

Donald is survived by one sister, Donna Hazelton, of Arizona; four sons, Larry Kelley and wife, Sheila, of Tuttle, Stephen Kelley and wife, Robin, of Alabama; Martin Kelley of Edmond; and Donald Kelley, Jr. and wife, Renae, of Norman; nine grandchildren, Jason Kelley and wife, Brittany, of Texas, Brian Kelley and wife, Kimberley, of Mustang, Kyle Kelley and wife, Rebecca, of Virginia, Kourtney Smith and husband, Jesse, of Florida, Kandice Pearson and husband, Keith, of Alabama, Kayla Price and husband, Steven, of Virginia, Blake Kelley of Edmond, Brooklynn Kelley of Norman, and Bryton Kelley of Thackerville; twelve great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones and friends.

Viewing for family and friends will be from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, January 25, 2021, at the funeral home.  Funeral service will be private with burial in the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.