Kelley
WOODBINE – Alvin “Keith” Kelley, 75 of Woodbine, passed away early Friday morning, July 24, 2026 at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Fernandina Beach, Fla, his parents were Sherman Gilbert “Buddy” Kelley and Gloria Smith Kelley. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Camdyn Faith Kelley; and a brother, John Lance Kelley.
Kelley brought his lifelong dream of owning a towing business to reality with his best friend by his side. Kelley’s Towing was born from one truck and small storage to 34 acres, three heavy-duty wreckers and five flatbed trucks with a huge shop to park them at.
At some time or the other, every member of the family has been a proud employee for Kelley until he retired and sold his business in 2018.
He was a member of Woodbine First Baptist Church, served on Woodbine Planning and Zoning; was Fire Chief for Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years and was a little league football coach. Kelley loved all sports especially anything with a ball. He even watched pickleball.
Kelley loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Camden Wildcats, NASCAR, and drag racing. He could fix anything and loved working on his race car and going out in the boat.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Kelley of Woodbine, who he married October 3, 1992; his 4 children, Craig Kelley, Brian Kelley (Ashley), Wendy Gibson (Shannon) all of Woodbine and Jamie Crews (Alison) of Waverly; 12 grandchildren, Savannah Chancey (Andrew), Madison Clark (Dakota), Georgia Kelley, Brooklyn Kelley, Brashawn Johnson, Magen Kilpatrick (Justin), Michael Gibson, Matthew Gibson, Camryn Kelley, Seth Kennedy, Sara Crews and Caitlyn Kelley; 7 great grandchildren, Lily, Easton, Walker, Beau, Waylon, Summer and Beckett; a brother and sister-in-law, Gil Kelley (Kaye) of Woodbine; and also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Monda, July 27, 2026 at Woodbine First Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Boyette and Rev. Brett Prince officiating.
Burial followed in Homeward Cemetery in Waverly.
Pallbearers were Brian Kelley, Craig Kelley, Greg Jackson, Shannon Gibson, Jamie Crews and Brashawn Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Dakota Clark, Beau Alvin Clark, Andrew Chancey and Waylon James Chancey.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
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