On November 15, 2024, Johnny G. Kelley exited the back nine for his predestined tee time on the fairways of heaven.

Born in Kilgore, Texas on February 20, 1945, to Johnny E and Lorena Kelley, Johnny began what could be described as a true "A game". Before graduating from Kilgore High School in 1963, Johnny enjoyed several years playing Saxophone in the school band. After high school he went on to Kilgore Junior College and attended Stephen F. Austin. While he eventually sat aside the Saxophone for a golf club, he continued to appreciate good music through the years.

He may have been born to golf, but as a practical thinker he knew work would be required to reach the success he strived for. Johnny leveraged his natural talents to make his mark on the business world through sales. His ability to balance a competitive approach with strong people skills made him a coveted salesman. Johnny was a valued employee of great companies such a Gibson's, Casio, IVCSR AND VLC Distribution. He partnered with these companies to build strong relationships with vendors, companies, customers and other employees to achieve a very successful work life.

He managed to make time for family, travel and golf while working, after retirement in 2014, Johnny was able to add more tee times and enjoyed frequent travel including winter months at River Bend in Brownsville, Tx He enjoyed laughs, good fun with friends and neighbors.

Johnny is survived by his wife Vickie, whom he enjoyed 40 glorious years of marriage. Being best friends, the two of them spent much of their time together enjoying traveling, golfing, and spending time with family and good friends. He is also survived by his son Todd, daughter-in-law Deedra, grandson Cody, sister Nancy West, several nieces, nephews, cousins, special friend of 50+ years Jim Gawley and wife Patti as well as well as countless other friends.

Viewing will be on 4 - 6 pm on Friday, November 29,2024 at the Forest Ridge Funeral Home, located at 8525 Mid Cities Blvd in North Richland Hills, Texas 76128.

Funeral Services will be at 10 - 11 am on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Martin Methodist Church, located at 2621 Bedford Road in Bedford, Texas 76021. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas.

Those preferring to recognize Johnny's impact and honor his memory through a monetary donation can support his beloved church of 30+ years, Martin Methodist Church in Bedford, Texas or the charity of your choice.