Col Edward Maxcy Kelly Jr. Ret., 64 of Mesquite, TX passed away September 27, 2011 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Born 19 Nov 1946 raised in Garden City, NY. Ed was the oldest of 11, graduated 1968 from St Mary's University in San Antonio where he was a proud member of the Sigma Beta Chi. After graduation Ed was commissioned in the US Army in the Artillery Branch with overseas service in Vietnam, Korea, and Europe. After 26 years of military service, Ed retired and began a second career as logistics specialist. Ed is survived by his wife of 42 years Pam, his children, Megan, Ryan and Tim. Son-in-law, Bill Rhodes and three grandsons Sean, Chris and Zach. Eight brothers and sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Ed, brother John and infant sister, Mary. Visitation will be at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home on Monday, October 3, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the Chapel at Sparkman Hillcrest on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.