Michael Kelly

Michael L. Kelly, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on November 29, 2015 at the Pickerington Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was an outgoing and fun loving guy, who enjoyed making everyone in his presence laugh and smile. He retired after 40 years as a railroad engineer with Norfolk Southern Railroad Company. Mike loved sports, including NASCAR, the Blue Jackets, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn Kelly; children, Victoria Richardson, Karen (Dave) McGlaughlin, Joseph McCabe, Dan (Brandy) McCabe; grandchildren, Michael (Kelly), Dustin (Krystal), Jordan (Alisha), Tom, Trent, Josh, Brad, Danica, Quinn, and Alyssa; several great-grandchildren; mother, Kathryn Duddleson; siblings, Tom (Susan) Kelly, Robert (Jean) Kelly, and Vicky Kelly; and several nieces and nephews.

Mike is preceded in death by his father, Albert Kelly; son, Robert Buckman; and granddaughter, Mindee.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday December 3, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home located at 207 S. Main St. in Baltimore, Ohio. Caring Cremation® will take place following the service. Friends and family may visit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Mike’s memory to the Mount Carmel Hospice at 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215 and the Parkinson Foundation at 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43231. Michael’s family would like to thank Mount Carmel Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion. To send an online condolence, or , please visit www.funeralhome.com.

Calling Hours

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ,Thursday, December 3, 2015
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home Chapel
207 S. Main St. Baltimore, Ohio 43105

Funeral Service

3:00 PM ,Thursday, December 3, 2015
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home Chapel
207 S. Main St. Baltimore, Ohio 43105
Notes: Caring Cremation will follow the service.