John Robert Kelly, 96, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon. Born in Durham, NC on August 7, 1922, a son of the late Royal David and Inez (Bynum) Kelly, also preceded in death by his wife Vivian (Mayle) Kelly, passed away in 2002, 2 daughters Cynthia Hilliard, Annette Kelly, and son Clyde Blake Kelly. Survived by 4 daughters Diane (Lee) Wolfe, of Atlanta, GA, Elaine Randle, of Canton, Deborah Kelly, of Winter Park, FL, Royann (Rodney) Jackson, of Westerville; son Curtis (Lenette) Freeman, of Charlestown, WV; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. A private burial was held. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293