Brother Michael was a member of Council 9997 and Assembly 2767... He was a very caring person always willing to help with anything asked of him... Truly exceptional Brother... He will be missed by all who knew him...
Born: November 12, 1961
Death: January 14, 2019
Memorial donations may be made to:
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
This memorial provided by:
Beck Funeral Home-Cedar Park/Leander
Cedar Park, TX
Life Legacy
Michael Gerard Kelly, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2019 at the age of 57 after a 9 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 12, 1961 in Houston, Texas to his parents Gerard Thomas Kelly and Martha Jo Wallace Kelly. Michael grew up in Houston, TX and was very proud to attend St. Thomas High School. After beginning a degree at Stephen F. Austin he decided to take another path and moved to Wimberley, TX where he opened up Kelly’s Restaurant. Michael then moved to Vail, CO where he met his wife Shelly. The two resided in Vail for several years and got married at the Beaver Creek Chapel. After giving birth to their daughter, Lauren, they wanted to be closer to family and made their way back to Austin, TX where their son, Shane, was born a short time later. Michael spent over 20 years in the real estate industry where he received multiple consecutive awards for best in customer service and highest in sales.
Michael was very involved with St. Thomas More Catholic Church where his giving heart lead him to work on many charity events, including golf tournaments, fish frys and crawfish boils. Michael was very active in the Knights of Columbus where he was a Fourth Degree Member.
Michael’s hobbies include hunting, golf, UT Football and cooking, with his favorite being smoke pit BBQ in his own custom built smoker.
Michael never knew a stranger and when he walked into a room he always made a point to make each and every person feel valued and comfortable. He always had a smile on his face and exuded much joy and happiness. He always said nobody wants to hear a complainer, so he never complained.
Michael is survived by his wife Shelly Burris Kelly, daughter Lauren Kelly Kennedy, son Shane Kelly, son-in-law Harrison Kennedy, soon-to-be granddaughter Nora Kate Kennedy, mother Martha Wallace Kelly, father-in-law Ed Burris, mother-in-law Judy Schmidt, brother Kevin Kelly, sister Stacy Kelly Girton, brother Patrick Kelly, their spouses and many nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Michael dearly.
Michael was predeceased by his father, Gerard Thomas Kelly, his grandparents, Gerard William Kelly, Daisy Theresa Howell Kelly, John Garrett Wallace and Martha Brannon Edwards.
The service to honor Michael Kelly will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10205 N FM 620 Austin, Texas 78726. There will be a vigil and rosary on Monday, January 21st at 7:00 PM with the family available at 6:00 PM to receive condolences and greetings. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, January 22nd at 10:30 AM with interment in the St. Thomas More Columbarium, followed by a luncheon at the Parish Activity Center, located on the St. Thomas More Catholic Church campus.
Memorial donations can be placed in lieu of flowers to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network http://support.pancan.org/goto/michaelsmountain
Michael Kelly, “YOU ROCKâ€!
Arrangements under the care of
Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Cedar Park, TX
512-259-1610
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