Howard was born in Reform, Alabama to the late Howard Kelly and Mary Lousie Rinehart. He worked for 20 years for Watt Chem Inc. as a salesman. Howard was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Howard is preceded in death by his wife Linda Kelly
Howard is survived by his two sons James Kelly of Decatur, Alabama and John Kelly of Hixson, Tennessee; grandson Jason Kelly of Hixson, Tennessee; brother William Kelly of Clearwater Florida; and three sisters Marion Mott of Prattville Alabama, Barbara Moore of Chicago Illinois and Eva Rose Holz of Chicago Illinois.
The family will receive friends from 10 am until 12 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel
Graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Womack officiating
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Palmer Home for Children 912 11th Ave S Columbus, Mississippi 39701, (662) 328-5704
Arrangements have been entrusted in Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee 37343. Please share your memories and thoughts at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com