Kelly was born June 3, 1953, in Atlanta GA, As a teenager he moved from Atlanta to Tucker where he would live most of his life. After high school, Kelly attended Georgia Tech and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. During his career, Kelly worked for several firms in the Atlanta area and was a gifted and passionate engineer. However, although he enjoyed his career in engineering, it was not his passion. His passion was the cause of Christ. To that end he also obtained several other degrees, a Masters in both Biblical Counseling and Divinity from Luther Rice, as well as an Associates in Sign Language.
The verses that sum up Kelly’s life are Matthew 25:37-40 NKJV, “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
When Kelly was not working or helping his brother he was reaching out to the stranger, the downtrodden, the forgotten. Kelly worked in the deaf ministry interpreting church services and other events, worked with pregnant mothers needing help and was part of many short term missions trips. Kelly also ministered in several assisted living homes including the one where he would spend much of his last year. While there, Kelly regularly prayed with other residents and staff and was active in the community. The residents, and staff shared of his love for them and, in return, their love for him. Kelly also volunteered with Special Olympics and other organizations for kids with disabilities. Kelly lived his life to show the love of God to all the people that he came into contact with.
Kelly leaves behind two brothers, his twin Rick Kuettner, Tom (Michelle) Kuettner, nephew Andrew (Maiya) Kuettner, niece Sarah Kuettner as well as many cousins including Tom (Kim) Brooks who was a constant friend and support during Kelly’s latter days.
Come celebrate Kelly’s life with us as he is also celebrating! There is no sorrow or mourning here. A celebration will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 at First Baptist of Atlanta, 4400 N. Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30338. Beginning with visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Followed by the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. We will then continue graveside when we meet at 2:00 PM at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, 5979 New Bethany Road, Buford, GA 30518.
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