Kenneth Kelly

"Death is not extinguishing the light. It is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." Kenneth Wayne Kelly was born January 24th, 1955 in Plainview, TX to Randolph and Katherine Kelly. The family moved to Long Beach, CA where he attended New Hope Baptist Church and accepted Christ at an early age. He was active in Sunday School, BTU, the Youth Department and Choir. Kenny attended Burnett Elementary School, Hughes Junior High School, and graduated from Long Beach Poly High School in 1973. He later attended California State University of Long Beach where he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. In 1990, Kenny married the love of his life, Anupama Sharma. As a result of this union, 3 handsome boys were born, Aseem, Amir and Armaan. Kenny loved his family tremendously and was a great provider. Kenny not only loved his immediate family, but his love extended to his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Kenny began his career as a probation officer. He later moved into Timeshare Sales Management where he excelled and won many awards and achievements. Kenny was an avid hunter, horseman and fisherman. He also loved to play golf, tennis, and ride bikes. In addition, singing was one of his greatest passions along with writing poetry. Kenny loved the Lord and it showed in his attitude and in his love for life. He will truly be missed. He leaves to mourn his wife of 31 years Anupama Sharma-Kelly, three sons--Aseem and his wife Sasha, Amir and Armaan--three brothers Leonard Kelly, Ricky Kelly and his wife Ruthie, Kevin Kelly and his wife Michell, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.