It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Erick Kelly

Eric Leroy "Sleepy" Kelly, 78, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Strong & Jones Chapel.
Eric was born in Jefferson County, to the Ruth and Alex Kelly Sr., whose family moved to Tallahassee in 1952. He received his education in the public schools of Leon County, graduating from the "Old Lincoln High School Class of 1964. He later attended Florida A&M University as an Art Major.
For over 40 years, he lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Hyattsville, Maryland, Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia. He loved and often shared his passion for music, art and films.
He is survived by one son, Derek C. Kelly; one daughter, Paige C. Kelly; three grandchildren, four siblings and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his five siblings, Floyd Mack, Walter Mack, Bobby Franklin, Willie David and Mattie Holsey.

On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Eric Kelly.