Jeffrey J. Kelly, age 58, of Butler, passed away Thursday, December 12, following a sudden illness.

Born in Butler on December 14, 1960, he was a son of the late Earl E. and Ermania "Ermie" Kelly, Sr.

For 36 years, Jeff was the owner/operator of Kelly's Home Services, specializing in slate roofs and ornamental copper. He also owned Buy the Jar.

He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church.

Jeff was a lifetime member of the Eagle Scouts Order of the Arrow. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping with his family, fishing, and the peace of nature. He was a loyal friend and fun-loving guy with a wide variety of interests, hobbies, and talents. He was always happy to lend a helping hand. His kind and generous spirit was contagious. Jeff's free spirit nature touched so many, and he will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his daughter April Eichenlaub and her husband, Theodore, of Butler; three grandchildren, Destin Spellman, who is a private serving in the U.S. Army, Julia Spellman and Kihan Eichenlaub; two brothers, Paul Kelly and his wife, Joyce, of Chicora, and Earl Kelly, Jr., of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, December 22, from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Meridian Vets Club, 125 Vets Club Rd., Butler.

A Blessing Service will be held on Monday, December 23, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum with Deacon Mitch Natali officiating.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.