Roeland "Randy" Elvin Kelly
"Randy" Kelly was born June 2, 1948 in Denton, Texas and died June 30, 2016 at home surrounded by friends and family. He was the son of Archie Roeland Kelly and Inez Baker Kelly. He graduated from Denton High School and attended North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) prior to his military service as part of the Armed Forces Courier Service during the Vietnam Conflict. Randy worked for many years as a Vice President at North Texas Savings and Loan and retired as the Business Manager for the UNT College of Music in 2004. While at North Texas Savings and Loan, he was active in the United Way and the Optimist Club. He also taught real estate appraisal for the Association. During his 10 years with the College of Music, Randy taught several "popular music" units in the Music Appreciation course. Randy was a former member of First Presbyterian Church, Denton where he served as an Elder and was a featured soloist in the choir.
Randy met his future wife, Melody Specht, in Mr. McMath's Summer Saturday Band classes in 1962 and they married April 11, 1970. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Roeland Kelly, and is survived by his mother, Inez Baker Kelly; wife, Melody Specht Kelly; son, Roeland Patrick Kelly; sister, Virginia Kelly Craven and husband Richard Craven; brother-in-law Joe Specht and wife Alice Wilson Specht; two nieces, one nephew as well as numerous cousins and friends.
The family wishes to thank North Texas Renal Clinic, Texas Oncology and Accolade Home Health for their support during Randy's very long illness.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on July 9, 2016 at 11.a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.