David Alan Kelley

KELLEY, David Alan,85, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away on January 5, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty; and daughters, Evans Dowdy, Holly Rison (Townes) and Robin Kelley; granddaughter, Mallory Sutherland (Sean); and grandsons, Erik and Billy Rison. Dave graduated from the University of Virginia in 1952. He retired from Verizon (the phone company) in 1989 after a rewarding career as rate and tariff administrator. In retirement, Dave and Betty traveled the world, played golf with friends, served the Lord as active members of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, gardened and spoiled their grandkids on summer vacations at Myrtle Beach. He will be dearly missed. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held for family and friends at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017, with a memorial service at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Ave., Richmond, on Friday, January 20, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Endowment Fund. Condolences may be left at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.