Kelly Ray Smith, age 62

Lost to gun violence on August 13, 2017 in Canon City, Colorado.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Papa Kelly
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    8 The guy with the kindest heart and would help anyone.
    3 Did anything for anyone. Never let anyone go without
  • Occupation:
    4 Truck driver
  • Workplace:
    2 The Ranch
  • Schools attended:
    2 weld Central
  • Comments:
    3 RIP! I know you are in a better place beside ShellyGrace. Love you
    7 A gentle giant who will be forever in our hearts.
    2 🌸
    3 My prayers to the Family. May God comfort n strengthen you.
    2 such a wonderful caring teddy bear! you are greatly missed Papa Kelly💗
    2 You are greatly missed Uncle Kelly
    2 Saddens me to see you gone till we meet again GOD bless you kelly
    2 Kelly was my life long friend. now you are with Shelly. may you rest in peace my brother.
    1 RIP Kel, will miss you my friend xx
    3 I love you and miss you Dad R.I.P.
    2 I miss you Dad
    2 You are the only exception. Love you dad
    2 not a day goes by that I am thinking of you
    1 I love you so much Dad. Thank you for being with me lately
    1 I love you
    1 i love you Dad so much
    2 You're always on my mind Dad. I love you
    2 I wish you were here Dad. can't believe it's been 3 months
    2 i wished i turned 18 sooner so i coudve came down. i love u
    2 i wish i got to see you once more. ill never forget you.
    2 I love you papa. 💓
    2 so much stuff I'd ask for advice from him and I'll never get it. I love you so much papa - sweat pea
    2 I miss you Dad. you have a birthday coming up
    1 I love you Dad. not a day goes by you're not on my mind
    1 I miss you so much Dad. you're always in my heart
    1 Tomorrow is your birthday dad. I wish you were here to celebrate it
    2 Happy birthday Dad I love you
    2 I miss you dad
    1 I'll never forget you Daddy i love you
    1 Thank you for coming to me in my dreams i love you
    1 I miss you Dad.. I can't believe it's been almost a year
    1 love you Dad miss you
    1 I miss you so much dad. I still dream about you
    1 I hear you dad. I love you too!
    1 You are the only exception. I love you
    1 Merry Christmas Dad I love and miss you so much!
    1 Happy New year Dad. I miss you more than you'll ever know
    1 as always youre on my mind. I miss you
    1 I wish you were here. I miss you
    2 I really need you Dad. love you
    1 love you Daddy
    1 I miss you dad. happy belated birthday
    1 Found money on the ground today. thanks Dad love you
    2 Still always on My mind love you
    1 well it's 2024, wish you were here dad always & forever B

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