Clifford Edward Kelley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clifford Edward Kelley was born on August 3, 1930, in Plattsburg, MO to Benjamin and Emma (Tinsley) Kelley. He was the youngest of eleven children, eight sisters, and two brothers. He joined the United States Air Force on February 21, 1952, which offered him the chance to provide for his mother and family and experience life outside of a small town. He was stationed at McCoy Air Force Base, in Orlando, FL, when he met Corean King and later married her on June 2, 1956, in a beautiful ceremony on the front lawn of her parents’ home. Two daughters were born to this union and together began their journey of travel around the world. After 24 years of serving his country, he retired as TSGT on March 31, 1976, from Peterson Field AFB, in Colorado Springs. Over the years, he was blessed to work Civil Service and create two businesses, Kelley’s Appliances in Colorado Springs and Petro Trucking in Denver. He loved the Lord with all his heart and diligently sought God’s teachings. He was a member of Zion Temple Pentecostal Church in Denver, CO. Through the many years, Kelley, as he liked to be called or “Unc” by his nieces and nephews, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He loved keeping in touch with his relatives and friends. He went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2020 and leaves behind to cherish his precious memories: his wife of 63 years, Corean Kelley, his daughters, Wanda Kelley of Vacaville, CA, Terri (Kelley) Gaskin of Parker, CO; son in law, Sean Gaskin of Parker, CO, and his granddaughter, Cianna Gaskin of Parker, CO loving nieces and nephews, cousins and loyal friends.

Clifford Edward Kelley

August 3, 1930 - May 8, 2020

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