Anthony J. Kelly

Anthony Jerod Kelly, age 33, a native of Mansfield , LA , residing in San Marcos , TX , died August 4, 2010.   He was born November 8, 1976, in Shreveport , LA , to Virginia Kelly and Matthew Fields. 

Anthony graduated from Mansfield High School in 1994.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2008. SSG Kelly was stationed at Fort Hood & Camp Carroll, Korea and served one tour of duty in Iraq . On October 18, 2008, he married Elise Lynette Franklin in San Marcos.

In 2007, Anthony and Elise moved to San Marcos where he began working for The Beer Gas Company in 2008 until his passing.  Anthony was a member of Greater Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.

 Anthony is survived by his wife, Elise; son, Kristopher; daughter Kamryn; parents, Virginia (Wayne) London of Mansfield, LA; Matthew (Gail) Fields of Houston; five sisters, Courtney (Pedro) Trindade of Dallas, Faith London of Mansfield, LA, Katina (Keilone) Gordon, Chanel Fields and Kristina Fields, all of Houston; two brothers, Jason Kelly and Gary London of Mansfield, LA; his best friend, Starr Threat; god-children, Destinee Williams, Eric Roberson, Jr. and Josiah Alexander; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

Relatives and friends are welcome from 6-8:00 PM at Pennington Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 10.

 A celebration service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1906 IH-35 in San Marcos, with Pastor Derrick Benn officiating. Interment to follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.  A memorial dinner will be served at Calvary Baptist Church following the burial.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche St., San Marcos, Texas, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

20 Condolences

• Starlette Franks-Williams and Family

  August 7th, 2010 on 10:27 pm

  Lynn:

  We are keeping you and the children in constant prayer in the days that lay ahead. I know during these trying days it may seem hard, but keep your hand in Gods and it will all be alright.

  With Love,
  Starlette
  Amber
  Ashlleigh
  Skylar, and Steve Williams

• Starr Threat & Kids

  August 8th, 2010 on 12:30 am

  I love you big brother and I miss you so much! Lyn is in good hands, I promise to take good care of her and the kids. I love you and we will see each other again. This is not goodbye, simply see you later.
  Starr, Destinee and Eric Jr.

• Starr Threat

  August 8th, 2010 on 6:13 am

  My Dear Friend and Brother,
  I miss you more than words can describe. I love you and I love your wife and kids and I promise to take care of them and love on them just as you would if you were here.
  Until we meet again my brother, my friend…..
  I will not tell you good-bye but say it like we used to:
  Starr: See you later alligator
  Anthony: afterwhile crocodile

  Love, Starr, Destinee and Eric jr.

• Dewayne Peoples

  August 8th, 2010 on 11:27 pm

  I’m sorry for your lost keep your head up I know it’s hard but the Lord will make a way out of no way.

• Ashley Collins Young

  August 8th, 2010 on 11:34 pm

  Amp you will truley missed.I remeber when you use to spend the night at the house and we would stay laughing over crazy stuff.I have all the pics and letters you sent me while you were in the army! yOu were truly like my big brother and I’ll miss that big smile of yours the most! My heart goes out to your family! love you always!

• Stephanie Lee

  August 9th, 2010 on 1:51 am

  Pray w/o ceasing through this trying time. Keep your hand in God’s hand and he will direct your path. You all are daily in my prayers.

• Sybil White

  August 9th, 2010 on 5:14 am

  Amp will truly be missed. He was also a member of the Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church where he sang in the choir. As his choir director and friend, I tried to encourage him when he was overseas. He kept in touch with me over the years. He was always a repectful, kindhearted, caring individual. The world is a better place because of his presence here. Your family has been in my prayers.

• Reggie and Melissa Conley

  August 9th, 2010 on 12:45 pm

  Lynn and Family,

  Our daily prayers are with you. Please know that we are here for you.. ALWAYS!! GOD is with you and will guide you and carry you thru this time.

  Much LOVE,
  Reggie, Melissa, Alexis & Abraxis Conley

• Roshonda Daviv

  August 9th, 2010 on 8:25 pm

  Virginia and Family,

  Mrs. London has lost her first born child! The family has lost a brother, cousin, uncle,nephew, husband, father and friend. Nothing I can say will change what has happened nor will it change the pain you are going thru. However GOD is able to carry your burden. Therefore, I will plead with him on your behalf…

• D. Chandler

  August 9th, 2010 on 8:59 pm

  ANTHONY WAS LIKE FAMILY, R.I.P
  My prayers are with you…

• D. Chandler

  August 9th, 2010 on 9:05 pm

  I am very sorry for your loss. Keep the faith. Just remember.. If He put you to it…He will see you through it.

• Margo Williams and Family

  August 9th, 2010 on 11:32 pm

  Lynn and Family,

  Myself and my parents (Sis & Bro Sneed) send our love and prayers your way. Even with the hurt and pain, please remember to draw on the Lord’s strength and lean not to your understanding. “Be strong in the Lord & never give up hope…” “God’s got His hand on you, so don’t live life in fear…” Your going to make it through this storm…

  Much Peace and Love,
  Margo Williams and Sis and Bro Sneed

• felicia white amp ur familey n my prayer u would b miss not forgoten

  August 10th, 2010 on 1:11 pm

  HEY I KNOW U N A BETTER PLACE LOOKING DOWN AT UR FAMILY U WILL B MISS SAVE ME A SEAT N SOUL HEAVEN OK

• Cecil & Ann Herndon

  August 11th, 2010 on 3:54 pm

  Matthew & Josey & Family:

  “The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you”.
  You will see Anthony again!

• Cecil & Ann Herndon, Houston, TX

  August 11th, 2010 on 11:46 pm

  Matthew & Josie Fields:

  “The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.”

  Happiness keeps u sweet. Trials keep u human. Failures keep u humble. Success keeps u glowing, but GOD keeps u going.
  JUST HOLD ON!

• Shawana Chambers

  August 10th, 2010 on 8:58 pm

  Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. ~Matthew 5:4~

  My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you. Much love to you and your family.

• Mary Hill

  August 11th, 2010 on 12:10 pm

  I will keep you and your family in my prays. I am so sorry for your lost.

  Mary

• DEBRA OWUSU-DUKU

  August 11th, 2010 on 10:55 pm

  To Mrs. Kelly,Mr and Mrs London and family, it is never easy to lose one so dear. Just remember, To be absent in this body is to be present with the Lord. My prayers and love are for you.

• The Taylors and Cousin Gwen

  August 11th, 2010 on 11:45 pm

  Lynn,

  please accept our condolences during this time of loss. Eventhough we haven’t known brother Anthony very long we do know that he is resting in the arms of JESUS. We will continue to pray for comfort, peace and JESUS joy for you during this difficult time. Blessings to you and your family.

  Love,
  Toby,Detra, and Cousin Gwen

• Bettie Gillyard Griggs

  August 17th, 2010 on 12:56 am

  “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”

  2Corinthians 5:1

  Blessings,

  Bettie

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