Gary Wayne Kelley, age 69, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.
Gary was born March 16, 1950, to Norman and Margie (Jones) Kelley in Iola, Kansas. Gary attended high school in Wichita, Kansas. Gary had his own carpentry business for many years, the Gary Kelley Home Improvement business. Gary and Karen Stansbury met in 1992, and in 1996 they were blessed with one daughter Katie.
Gary enjoyed being outside working on houses and restoring antique cars. He was especially fond of his red 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Gary enjoyed the holidays and spending quality time with family. Gary had a knack for playing guitar and making up funny songs about everyday things.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Loretta Kelley.
Gary is survived by one daughter Katie Frye and husband Jimmy of Iola; three stepdaughters Trena Jacobs and husband James of Iola, Kimberly Arnold of Iola, Tiffany Arnold of Nevada, Missouri; one stepson Michael More of Iola; multiple grandchildren; two brothers Stephen Kelley and wife Lisa of Wichita, and Richard Kelley of Wichita; two sisters Connie Oldfather and husband Ron of Wichita, and Barbara Havel of Wichita; and numerous other relatives.
Memorials in honor of Gary are requested to the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (A.C.A.R.F.).