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William James Kelley, age 63 of Avoca, Iowa, passed away April 12, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday April 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair. Graveside services will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday April 18, 2024, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.

Bill was born on April 11, 1961, in Blair, Neb., to Vivian (Miller) Kelley and Robert “Pat” Kelley. Bill attended Blair High School.

Bill was united in marriage to Angie Halligan Aug. 25, 1989. They have been married for almost 35 years.

Bill has worked in construction for many years, working in Texas, Virginia, Nebraska and Iowa. His last few years were with Hansen Contracting and Shorco. Bill was a hard worker and talented in many areas. He helped many people fix and build things, but we all know what his real passion was: fishing. The man lived and breathed for fishing.

He is survived by his wife Angie, his children: Kelsey Kelley (Kyle) and Dillon Kelley (Grace); siblings Debra Kelley, Patricia Kelley, Kitt Kelley, Matthew (Suzanne) Kelley, Robert “Bob” Kelley, John Kelley (Brenda) and Mark Kelley, along with many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert “Pat” Kelley and Vivian Kelley.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Arrangements by Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. www.campbellaman.com

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In Loving Memory of William James "Bill" Kelley

Born April 11, 1961 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest April 12, 2024 Avoca, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial 10am Friday, April 19, 2024 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Father Damien Wee. Musician & Cantor: Brandon Boesch. Musical Selections: "Here I Am Lord", "You Are Near", "One Bread, One Body", "How Great Thou Art", "O Loving God", "Be Not Afraid"

Pallbearers: Herbert Jones, Al Peterson, Chris Jensen, Michael Miller, Michael Kelley, Steve Halsey

Honorary Pallbearers: Dan "Stuntman" Nielsen, Warren "Fox" Reeh, Joe Miller, Robbie Miller, Pat "Paddy" Kelley, Trent Hansen, Jay Grace, Kenny Jo Uehling, Mike "Hymie" Madsen

Final Resting Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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