Jerry N. Kelly

December 15, 2020

Jerry N. Kelly
November 2, 1946 – November 23, 2020

Jerry N. Kelly, 74, of Gonzales passed away November 23, 2020 in Pensacola, FL with his son and family by his side. Jerry was born on November 2, 1946 in Clanton Alabama. Jerry’s family moved to Pensacola where his father, Hubert Kelly, began work at Chemstrand later know as Monsanto.

Jerry attended Tate High School where he graduated in 1965. After graduating high school Jerry enlisted in the Army National Guard. Jerry then began his long career as a lab technician at Monsanto. Jerry and his brother Mike both worked as lab technicians in the 707 lab.

During Jerry’s long career at Monsanto he developed a special talent for the game of golf. Jerry developed his golf skills at the Monsanto golf course and other local courses throughout the Pensacola area. Jerry was humble about his golfing talent. But the truth is that Jerry was an outstanding golfer who won many tournaments throughout the years. His house is filled with numerous golf bags full of drivers and putters and thousands of new golf balls all of which is only a portion of the proceeds of his many tournament wins.

Jerry also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent many days in the woods deer hunting with his brother Mike and other friends. He and Mike also enjoyed fishing in the Gulf for Snapper and Cobia on their boat “Gotcha”. Their fishing trips supplied many fish fries enjoyed by friends and family. Jerry also loved to have a fish fry whenever his beloved Auburn Tigers were playing. Jerry and Mike were die hard Auburn Fans!

Jerry LOVED Tate! Working with Tate’s ball programs was one of Jerry’s biggest passions. To Jerry EVERYONE at Tate was his extended family. Jerry was 100% committed to helping in any and every way he could. From the coaches to the players to the playing field, Jerry’s heart was in them all! Jerry volunteered his time to the Tate ball programs for many years because he truly loved being part of the Tate Family.

I know if Jerry could he would thank everyone at Tate for allowing him to be part of their sports program for so many years. Being part of the Tate family brought Jerry much happiness and fulfillment.
Jerry is proceeded in death by his parents, Hubert Quentin and Mary Lou Kelly and brother, Michael Edward Kelly.

Jerry leaves to cherish his memories: son, Randall W. Kelly; sister Lisa (Randy) Ard; sister-in-law, Sylvia Kelly; niece, Tina Kelly, nephew Pat Kelly; niece Kari (Anthony) Rowland and Kelli Ard; nephew Chris (Hannah) Ard and many other nieces and nephews; long time girlfriend Pam Perry; and extended Tate Aggie Family and Friends.

A celebration of life will be held for Jerry Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Trahan Family Funeral Home on Industrial Blvd. Visitation at 6 p.m. Services at 7 p.m.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries