Arthur “Kellie” (AK) Kellie Conway, 81, of St. Clairsville entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 7, 2022, on the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio.
He was born June 11, 1941 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late John Kellie and Bertha ‘Bertie’ (Geis) Conway.
Kellie was the proprietor and operator of many automobile components shops within the Ohio Valley, together with Bridgeport Auto Elements, St. Clairsville Napa Auto Elements and Ernie’s Auto Elements.
Kellie was a 1959 graduate of Bridgeport Excessive College. Throughout his highschool years, he performed soccer, basketball and baseball. Following commencement, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kellie was a former member of the Bridgeport Boosters, Lansing Sportsman Membership and the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship Worldwide. Kellie and his spouse, Claudine helped begin the Tuesday Night time Bible Research that began as a house bible examine and developed, leading to a church setting. He was a really concerned member of the East Richland Buddies Church the place he taught Sunday College. By the church he was concerned in lots of steak fry’s that introduced numerous sports activities figures to the realm to share their testimonies all through the Ohio Valley. Kellie was a member of the Christian Troopers and the Director and Founding father of People for God and Nation. After retirement, each Kellie and Claudine have been tour guides with Columbus AAA, sharing their love for journey.
Along with his mother and father, he was preceded in demise by a son, Bryan Kellie Conway.
Surviving are his highschool sweetheart who he married on April 7, 1962, Claudine Ann (Longshaw) Conway, kids, Michelle (Keith Bennett) Conway-Bennett, Joshua Aaron Conway, Sister, Sandra Catherine (Mick) Nestor, brother-in-law, Gordie Longshaw, Grandchildren, Claudia (Greg McMillin) Bennett-McMillin, Addison Bennett, Leyna (Glenn) Conway-Berteli, Bradon Kellie Conway, Gage Andrew Brautigam, Nieces, Nicole Longshaw and Stephanie Connors, Nephews, Eric Longshaw, and Todd Nestor, and three nice nieces.
As we mirror on this glorious man as he has arrived into the arms of Jesus, we’ll bear in mind his many phrases to numerous folks expressing the love of his Lord. His love for Jesus was prolonged to his highschool sweetheart who grew to become his spouse of 60 years. Collectively, they shared their love with their kids and grandchildren. Kellie wished to share his love for the Lord with everybody he met. He would at all times ask folks: “Do you could have your ticket punched?” This meant, “Have you ever obtained Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?” Kellie really had a ardour for his household and had an immense love for his God and his Nation! He spent his life sharing his data and love with everybody he met. He shall be missed by many.
Household and buddies shall be obtained at Care Funeral and Cremation Specialists 204 West Fundamental Road St. Clairsville, OH 43950 on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to eight:00pm. Household and buddies shall be obtained once more on the East Richland Buddies Church on August 17, 2022 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral companies shall be held Wednesday August 17, 2022 12:00 pm on the East Richland Evangelical Buddies Church with Pastor Jerry Wenger as celebrant. Interment will observe at Linwood Cemetery Blaine, OH.
Memorial contributions could also be made to People for God and Nation by going to TMCFunding.com.
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