Rocky “R.C.” Kelley

Rocky Kelley, age 68, of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends that loved him. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Scott’s Funeral Home. R.C. was born on June 1, 1949 in San Saba, TX, to the late John and Dorothy Hotz Kelley. He grew up and attended schools all over Texas. He married Birdie “Tiney” McCloud on April 27, 1973, in Glen Rose, TX. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage together. R.C. was a hard worker in whatever task he was doing. He loved to fish and play cards. R.C. loved to spoil his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was a long time member of Oasis Worship Center, formerly Calvary Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patsy Pierce; and grandchildren; Michael Kelley and Gabriell Kirkland. Rocky is survived by his wife, Birdie “Tiney” Kelley; daughters, Tina Ortega (The Good One) and husband, Nicholas, Misty Kelley, Ashley Kelley, all of Gatesville, and Paula Tallent and husband, Felix of Oklahoma; sisters Dorothy Gregory, and Peggy Smith; brother, William Kirk Kelley; grandchildren, Nicole and husband, Ronnie, Amy, Kim, Nicholas and wife, Heidi, Donnika, Megan (The Princess) and husband, Blake, Amber, Brian, Jordan, Alexis, Dominik, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Casey, Gabriel, Chelsea, Allysa, Jared, Izzy, Lucas, Aja, and Daniel (Buttercup); and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oasis Worship Center, 608 E. Leon St., Gatesville, TX 76528.