Roy Fletcher Kelly (1919 - 1988)

Born 29 Mar 1919 in Branford, Suwannee, Florida, United States

Husband of Nancy Odelya (Suggs) Kelly — married 24 Oct 1937 in Suwannee, Florida, United States

Biography

Roy Kelly is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Navy 1945-1946
Served in World War II.

Roy Kelly was a Floridian.

This profile is part of the Kelly Name Study.

Roy Fletcher Kelly was born on March 29, 1919 in Branford, Suwannee, Florida, United States.^[1]

In 1920, Ray F Kelley (0), was a single son, in the household of Earnest M Kelley (22) in Branford, Suwannee, Florida. ^[2]

In 1930, Roy Kelley (11), was a single son, in the household of Irven M Kelley (33) in Branford Tow of Branford, Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA. ^[3]

In 1935, Roy Kelley (16) was a son in the household of Clarrie Kelley (39) in Precinct 19, Suwannee. ^[4]

In 1940, Roy F (21), was a married head of household, Laborer, in Suwannee, Florida. ^[5]

Roy registered for the draft for World War II. ^[6]

In 1950, Roy (31), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Suwannee, Florida, USA. ^[7]

Roy died on March 18, 1988, aged 68. He was buried in Santa Fe Cemetery, Branford, Suwannee County, Florida.^{[8] [9] [10] [1]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32096325/roy-f-kelly: accessed 02 June 2023), memorial page for Roy F. Kelly (29 Mar 1919–18 Mar 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32096325, citing Santa Fe Cemetery, Branford, Suwannee County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Alton & Loudonia (contributor 46956626).
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Branford, Suwannee, Florida; Roll: T625_231; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 161
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #82314996 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Ray F Kelley (0), single son, in household of Earnest M Kelley (22) in Branford, Suwannee, Florida. Born in Florida.
3. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Branford, Suwannee, Florida; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340068
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #103575699 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Roy Kelley (11), single son, in household of Irven M Kelley (33) in Branford Tow of Branford, Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA. Born in Florida.
4. ↑ 1935 Census: "Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945"
   Page: 8; Line: 12
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1506 #2448444 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Roy Kelley (16) son in household of Clarrie Kelley (39) in Precinct 19, Suwannee. Born in Florida.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Suwannee, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00618; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 61-22
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #133166734 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Roy F Kelly (21), married, Laborer, head of household in Suwannee, Florida. Born in Florida.
6. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Florida, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 248
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #12586752 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Name: Roy Fletcher Kelly; Race: White; Age: 21; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 29 Mar 1919; Birth Place: Branford, Florida, USA; Residence Place: Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA; Employer: Starrett Bros Eken Inc; Height: 5 9; Weight: 157; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Carey Evelyn Kelly;
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
   Roy Fletcher Kelly 21 Self (Head)
   Carey Evelyn Kelly Mother.
7. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Suwannee, Florida; Roll: 5857; Sheet Number: 27; Enumeration District: 61-19
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #82791038 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Roy Kelly (31), married, Farmer, head of household in Suwannee, Florida, USA. Born in Florida.
8. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry Record 3693 #32760596 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Roy F Kelly death 18 Mar 1988 (born 29 Mar 1919) residing at 32008, Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA.
9. ↑ Death: "Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998"
   State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998
   Ancestry Record 7338 #2826878 (accessed 2 June 2023)
   Roy Fletcher Kelly death 18 Mar 1988 (born 29 Mar 1919) in Suwannee, Florida, United States.
10. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
    Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #32096325
    Ancestry Record 60525 #90244970 (accessed 2 June 2023)
    Roy F Kelly burial (died on 18 Mar 1988) in Santa Fe Cemetery, Branford, Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America.

See also:

• Marriage: "Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1823-1982"
  State Archive, Tallahassee and Clerk of Courts; Various Counties; County Marriages, 1927-1942
  Ancestry Record 61369 #1622575 (accessed 2 June 2023)
  Roy Kelley (18) marriage to Odelya Suggs on 24 Oct 1937 in Suwannee, Florida, USA.
• Marriage: "Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001"
  Volume: 409
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8784 #655932 (accessed 2 June 2023)
  Roy J Kelley marriage to Odelya Suggs in 1937 in Suwannee, Florida, USA.
• Residence: "U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2"
  Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
  Ancestry Record 1732 #317207757 (accessed 2 June 2023)
  Name: Roy F Kelly; Birth Date: 29 Mar 1919; Address: PO Box 312; Residence Place: Branford, Florida, USA; Zip Code: 32008-0312.
• Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
  Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
  Ancestry Record 60901 #46551864 (accessed 2 June 2023)
  Name: Roy Fletcher Kelley [Roy F Kelly]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 29 Mar 1919; Birth Place: Branford Sum, Florida; Death Date: 18 Mar 1988; Father: Earnest M Kelley; Mother: Carrie A Collins; Notes: Nov 1939: Name listed as ROY FLETCHER KELLEY; 25 Mar 1988: Name listed as ROY F KELLY.
• Military: "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
  Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1
  Ancestry Record 2441 #1271127 (accessed 2 June 2023)
  Name: Roy F Kelly; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 29 Mar 1919; Death Date: 18 Mar 1988; Cause of Death: Natural; Enlistment Branch: NAVY; Enlistment Date: 22 Feb 1945; Discharge Date: 9 Apr 1946.