Funeral services for Kenneth E. Kelley, 95, of Coal Valley, IL, will be noon Monday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, IL. Visitation will be 10:00am until noon Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be 3:00pm Tuesday at the White Oak Cemetery, Harrison, AR. Mr. Kelley died Friday, October 2, 2015, at his home. Ken was born June 13, 1920, in Lead Hill, AR, the son of William Edward and Maudeline Wilson Kelley. He served in the US Army during WWII, serving under Patton. He had been a Prisoner of War and had escaped. He received a Purple Heart. He married Gertrude "Velma" Roberts January 10, 1942, in Harrison. She died July 9, 2000. He was a machine operator at Alcoa, retiring in 1985, after 30 years of service. He enjoyed bluegrass music. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda (Milton) DeShane, Moline, IL; son, Gary (Sherry) Kelley, Silvis, IL; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; sister, Willadean (Jim) Pogue, OK; brother, Kirby (Sue) Kelley; MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughters, Sue Neal and Melba Crampton; stillborn grandson, Billy Joe Kelley; sisters, Clydine and Bonnie; and brother, Hubert. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans Charity. The family would like to thank Hospice Campassus and Ken's caretaker, Linda for their excellent care. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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