Kevin Colton Kelly, 34, of Monticello, Arkansas passed away, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 4, 1989, in Monticello, Arkansas to Patrick Kevin Kelly and Eydie Swain Dement. Kevin was a member of the Arkansas National Guard and served active duty with the Army on missions in Africa in 2017. He loved to shoot guns and tinker with stuff. His family laughed and said he was the master of taking screws out of stuff to see what it was made of but always had screws left over when he put it back together. He never threw those screws away because he might need them again.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Patrick, and his grandparents, Edward Lyvern Kelly, Mary Louise Scifres Kelly, James Swain, and Ruth Hunter Swain.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Ashley Gutierrez Kelly; daughters, Avalee Bliss Kelly and Aliana Jade Kelly; mom, Eydie Swain Dement; and a host of family and friends.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held September 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Holly Springs Cemetery in Star City.
You can sign Kevin's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(15)
Cathy & Tom Blackwood
Rogers, AR Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Eydie - Tom and I were saddened to see your post about Colton. I had not realized that he was born 11 days before our daughter, Melissa. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace to you in the days ahead - Cathy & TomDesiree Thornhill
West Monroe, LA Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Ashley we continue to think and pray for you and the girls! We love and miss y’all so much. I am so sorry as there are no words that will ever make you feel comforted as Kevin could do. Peace and love to all of you!Sarah Alice Spencdr
Monticello, AR Monday, May 20, 2024 I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you allDenise Frost
Monticello, AR Friday, May 17, 2024 Eydie, I am so very sorry to hear about Colton.. please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.Deana Simpson
Wilmar, AR Monday, May 13, 2024 Ashley,There are no words I can say to make this pain any easier. Please know that you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deana
Natalia Gutierrez
Scottsbluff, NE Monday, May 13, 2024 Wanna send my condolences to Ashley and the girls talk are in my prayers my the lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you in this difficult time. Kevin was an amazing man and will forever be missed love yallJan Copeland ( Jones Dunklin Cancer Center)
, Monday, May 13, 2024 I am so sorry for you loss. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If you guys needs something please call the clinic.Donna Francis
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 11, 2024 Eydie, I am so sorry to see this. I remember Colton and Tim playing ball and going to school together. Praying for you. DonnaLadonna dodson
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 11, 2024 Sorry to hear of Kevin's passing i hope you an the girls find peace an comfort in the upcoming days just know the lord is watching over you guysTony & Debbie Bennett
Warren, AR Saturday, May 11, 2024 We are so very sorry to hear of Kevin’s (Red) passing. I worked with him @ CM&T and thought a lot of him.He will be missed. Prayers for the Family.Rest in peace Soldier!
Debbie Walls
Monticello, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 Eydie I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet young man every time I talked to him . Prayers for your family.Barbara Benton
Monticello, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 Ashley, there are no words that I can extend to you to ease your hurt and grief. Time does ease the pain. Cherish the memories when the loss becomes tough.Your former 5th grade teacher,
Ms. "B"
Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 Eydie I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Samantha Dickey
Monticello, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 Ashley and family,I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family.
Courtney Brown
Monticello, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. Praying for peace and comfort for his family.