Ryan Matthew Kelly, 24, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ryan is the son of Matthew and Debra (Heckman) Kelly. Ryan attended Homestead High School and Herron School of Art in Indianapolis. He had been working at Kelly Box and Kelly Advertising. Ryan had so many gifts, one being his abilities in art. He enjoyed drawing, creating sculptures, and surrounding himself with art. Ryan had a fun-loving sense of humor that always kept his family and friends laughing. Ryan enjoyed being outdoors, riding his bike, skateboarding, snowboarding, being at the lake, and vacationing with his family on Hilton Head Island. He had a great passion for music. One thing was certain, Ryan had a great love for his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Surviving are his parents Matthew and Debra Kelly of Fort Wayne; siblings Sara (Steven) Ross of Fort Wayne, Angie (Chris) Pheifer of Bloomington, Andy (Jenna) Kelly of Denver, CO, Molly (Scott Cicero) Kelly of Indianapolis; nieces and nephews, Sawyer and Levi Ross, Fiona, Viggo, and Catalina Pheifer. Ryan was preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas and Joan Kelly, Eugene and Gladys Heckman; and aunt, Jacki (Vance) Wise. Service is 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road Tuesday, November 21, 2017, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Ryan Matthew Kelly Memorial Fund for his nieces’ and nephews’ college fund, checks payable Matthew Kelly. To sign the online guest book, go to www.domccombandsons.com.
