Christopher Columbus Kelly was born on September 3, 1967, in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was the second son born to Charlie Kelly, Jr. and Barbara McKinney. He accepted Christ at an early age.

On Friday, June 8, 2018, he departed his life at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Justin Kelly of Nassau, NY.

He leaves to honor his memory: his wife, Teri Ridgeway of Sylacauga, AL; two children, Tyree (Precious) Jones of Hoover, AL, Sharda Jones of Sylacauga, AL; two grand-children, Aria and Ezekiel Jones; eleven siblings, Fletcher (Elaine) McKinney, Charlotte (Lewis) Smith, Cassius (Katherine) Harrison, Derick (Zenobia) Kelly, Stanley Gaddis, and Shelly Gaddis, all of Goodwater, AL, Michael (Linda) Harrison of Camphill, AL, Victoria Kelly of Alexander City, AL, Vanderella (Garcia) Wilson of Virginia Beach, VA, and Angie (Rondell) Benn of Queens, NY; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and special friends.

His contagious smile, life stories and words of wisdom will truly be missed by all that he encountered and touched.

Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Christopher (Chris) Kelly

Saturday, June 16th, 2018 at 2:00 in the evening

Paradise Mission Full Gospel 124 Armory Road Goodwater, AL 35072

Interment: Paradise Mission Full Gospel Cemetery