On Monday, November 15th, 2021, Stanford Lamar Kelly I passed away at age 58. He was born June 13th, 1963, in Akron, Ohio to Mamie Kelly and Sterling Howard. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools. During his time at Central-Hower High School, he majored in graphic arts. Also,Continue Reading
On Monday, November 15th, 2021, Stanford Lamar Kelly I passed away at age 58. He was born June 13th, 1963, in Akron, Ohio to Mamie Kelly and Sterling Howard. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio.
He attended Akron Public Schools. During his time at Central-Hower High School, he majored in graphic arts. Also, he was a revered player of the championship-winning, Eagles Football Team. After graduating in 1982, he attended and graduated from The University of Akron. He met and married his former wife, Kelly Johnson. From their union, four children were born. He was employed for several years at CHJCF, until his retirement.
Stan, affectionately known as SK, Big Stan, and Bubby, loved his family and friends. He had a passion for sports, art, music, comedy and cooking. He also enjoyed coaching as well. Stan was known for his great sense of humor and kind and compassionate spirit.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Kelly; father, Sterling Howard; grandparents, Elizabeth Kelly and Willie J. Brown; siblings, Skylar Kelly, Mark Kelly; and great-niece, Jerzie Dixon.
He is survived by daughters, Janée Kelly and Maya Kelly; sons, Stanford L. Kelly II and Isaiah Kelly; sister, Ruzlin Drummond-Humphrise (Kareem); brother, Christopher Kelly; uncle, James C. Brown; nephew, Jerome Drummond Jr.; niece, Jozlin Drummond; great-niece, Jailah Drummond; significant other, Chennell Holley; special friends, Henry Garden, Dennis Cox, Steven Ford, Randall Eggelston and Al Clark; as well as a host of other family and friends.
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