It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Veran Kelly (Dallas, Texas), who passed away on April 16, 2026, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Veran Kelly to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Maurice Kelly, Sr.; his stepsister Sharon Bennett; his brother-in-law Marshall Owens; and his cousin Raymond McDonald. He is survived by: his mother Gwenetta Maxine Tillis (Otis); his wife Deborah Nelson; his son Ryan (Hannah); his granddaughters, Aria Kelly and Aliya Kelly; his siblings, Maurice Kelly, Jr. (Laurie), Kaleb Kelly and Angela Owens; his stepsister Denise Cammon (Jethro); and his aunt Pearlie Miles. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Laurel Land Funeral Home (6300 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park (300 E Phillips St, Richardson, TX 75081). A committal service will be held on Saturday, April 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Laurel Land Memorial Park (6300 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232).