Carl & Adele and our family join your family in remembering your quick response to the shared memory in what happened at Marine Barracks, Beirut, and our community mourning that October morning and ever after.  You and Joan were neighbors, friends, shared members at Trinity, and above all the USMC.  Our loving family to all of you through these many years.
Lt.Col.Carl H. Yung,USMC, Ret., & Adele; Andy, Kay,USN.Ret,;Jenny,USAF,Ret.'James

General Kelley was the finest officer I served with in my 35 years in the Corps. Joyce and I send our deepest condolances to Joan and family. Sorry for the late entry.

Served under the General when he was CO of M3/4 RVN 1969.  Sorry to read of his passing.........

Cal Warriner

To the family of Brigadier General Kelley,
I was thinking of the General, today, and did a search to check on him and read about his passing in October of this year. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. 
I served with the General during the period of 1977 to 1980 at Marine Barracks, Roosevelt Road, PR. General Kelly was the Executive Officer, for the barracks, and was a Major at that time. Due to initially being the Training SNCO, at the barracks,  I had the privilege of communicating with him on a daily basis which was something I look back on with fond memories of the rapport that was established between us. 
As stated I am truly saddened to have read of his passing and his entire family are in my thoughts.
Patrick E Libby
MSgt USMC, Retired.

I was a young marine in Camp Fuji Japan in 1984, serving in BLT 2/6, of which then LtCol Kelley was the CO. I was walking guard duty around the armory one bitterly cold Sunday morning when LtCol Kelley approached. He had seen me on his way to church  and stopped with a much needed and appreciated cup of hot chocolate. That’s the kind of leader he was. I was able to call him at his residence 13 years later, shortly after his retirement to thank him again for his kindness. I was on recruiting duty in Chattanooga TN at the time. I told him the story and he was touched that I had remembered it. Fast forward to today. I was watching a memorial about the Beirut Bombing of 1983 on YouTube and saw a short interview with the general before he went to relieve 1/8, and thought, “I’m gonna look him up and call him again.” I discovered that today, December 14 was his birthday! I was searching for a phone number only to discover that he had left us for his heavenly reward September last. I was saddened to read the news but happy to have served under him and grateful for personal interactions with such a fine Christian gentleman and Marine during my time here. God bless to his family.

I wanted to share my thoughts on what a great man, Marine and Warrior for Christ Jesus BGen Kelley Jr was. He was my Commander at TBS in Quantico in 1989 and was my direct supervisor when we served together in O&T Directorate in Twentynine Palms in 1992-93. He was an inspiring man and leader to me. I am honored to have served with him and his mentorship still resonates with me today. 

He did two things for me that I will never forget. He drove me to be better than I thought I could ever be, which lead to me becoming a Company Commander. The other was when my father was dying in December of 1992, he didn´t ask any questions. He told me to go be with him and if I needed anything just call. I will never forget his acceptance and understanding.

Thank you my Leader, Warrior and Mentor for shaping and caring. 

Sir-Be at peace. You are now Home, Eternal. 

Semper Fi—Captain Todd Morrow (Ret.)

I was saddened  to learn of Ed's death. Joan, I know you have strong faith and God will provide you and your family comfort.

Then Capt Kelley was my 1st Rifle Co Cdr in the FMF, in Mike Co, Third Bn, 4th Marines. The same Mike Co he commanded 6 yrs earlier in VN when in Action that resulted in his Navy Cross. WHAT an example of Kind and Caring Leadership and Mentoring! Later, at CLNC, he and Joan had me and my wife over to dinner. We felt extremely special to be treated to such friendship. BGen Kelley was the toughest and kindest Marine I ever knew. We'll see him again someday soon, on the other side of the river, resting in the shade, a warm knowing smile on his face. Surely he has earned the Peace of the Lord! Jeff Cole (Faithful Lieutenant) & Gilda

OBITUARY

Edwin Charles Kelley Jr.

December 14, 1943 – September 14, 2023

Nelsen Williamsburg

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