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Alvin Tyrone Kelley, Sr.

Passed 09/27/2022

Obituary For Alvin Tyrone Kelley, Sr.

Alvin T. Kelley, Sr., 80, of Richmond, died September 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Loving Kelley. Surviving are his son, Alvin T. Kelley, Jr. (Letitia); step daughter, Kia Jackson Dawson (Anton); six grandchildren, William Hollingsworth, III, Breanna, Jordan, and Madison Kelley, Senora and Vincent Dawson; sister, Vicky James (Loyal); two brothers, Ronald (Gail) and Gerald (Irene) Kelley; uncle, Marvin Copeland (Jessie Mae); host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Kelley retired from Elizabeth City State University as Football and Basketball coach. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Sunday, October 9 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 10 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Dr. Rodney D. Waller, officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Live streaming and online guestbook at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. video: https://vimeo.com/758834936


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Tony Cooper sent The Peace Lily for Alvin Tyrone Kelley, Sr. - October 06, 2022

Ronald and the Kelley family. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort as you reflect on the memories you shared with Alvin. Our deepest condolences to you. Gwen and Tony Cooper.

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Grace Filled Beginnings sent Peace Lily for Alvin Tyrone Kelley, Sr. - October 04, 2022

From: Grace Filled Beginnings Daycare (Mrs. Bernice Moore & Mrs. Letitia Kelley and GFB Staff) Plymouth, NC 27962 We Love you...Mrs. Letitia & Mr. Alvin Kelley and FAMILY

LEONARD CARMICHAEL sent Pastel Harmony for Alvin Tyrone Kelley, Sr. - October 02, 2022

REST IN PEACE COACH ALVIN TURK KELLY MUCH LOVE LEONAR AND ANN CARMICHAEL.

Christine johnson sent Golden Days Basket for Alvin Tyrone Kelley, Sr. - September 30, 2022

Sincere condolences

Larry Johnson ECSU Football '69-'73

May God comfort the family in ther hour of need. I would not be who I am if it were not for coach Kelly.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Coach Kelly. Coach Kelly was one at ECSU who in my opinion was the glue that held most of us together as a football team along with Coach Knight. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, please know that he will always be remembered. Alvin "Spike" Lewis" class of '70

To the family of Coach Kelley and the James Family. May the Lord give you strength in the time of need. May God continue to bless this family. Dewayne and Linda Alford

My deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Kelley family. Coach Kelley touched so many lives and he definitely served as a second father in addition to my coach during my years as a Lady Viking Basketball πŸ€ player from 1987-1991. He will truly be missed but NEVER forgottenπŸ’™ Blessings, Anissa McNeill-Roberts

Coach Kelly, may you rest in peace. Members of the Richmond Metro Chapter of ECSU Alumni will miss you and your participation in activities and fundraisers to enhance the University. We will miss your candor, wit, and charm. Thank you Viking: may you join your family and friends in eternal rest and peace. With heartfelt sorrow- Anita Edwards Class of 1973

Thank you Coach for making my Basketball πŸ€experience amazing one at ECSU . You was amazing Coach and campus Dad ! My family and I say Thank you . You will be deeply missed ❀️ Love you ( Patricia Taylor SHOF '07) Class 92 'Condolences too the Kelley family !! πŸ™πŸ™Viking Pride πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

Sincere condolences to the Kelley family.From everyone at Mood Swing Restaurant.Elizabeth

The first" homey" I met on campus was Alvin who sat with me on every football bus trip.May he rest in everlasting peace A.B.Whitfield

My deepest condolences to Coach Kelly and his family. Coach was a big factor in my attending ECSU. To me he was a great role model and leader of young men. I played football under his leadership (70-74) during those years we won the 1971 CIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ! ! R.I.P Coach !! Jesse Parker(HOF '99)

Coach Kelly, rest in peace. Our sincere condolence to the Kelly family. Rosemary and Lisa Lewis

We extend our heartfelt condolence to the family of our leader, coach, colleague and dear friend Mr ALVIN KELLEY. HE has touched many lives and will surely be missed.LOVE, LILLIAN COGGINS-WATSON and PERCY WATSON

Coach Kelley was beloved by my late husband, Waide Robinson. Waide played football at ECSU and was inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame with Coach playing a key role in that honor. I am so sorry for your loss but I am happy that he and Linda have been reunited in Heaven

My deepest condolences to the Kelly family, coach Kelly coach me from 1975-1979 and a true Viking and awesome mentor, always gave me great advice of being an athlete and student while at ECSU. He will missed.RIP Coach. We love you but God loved you more. Mike Zeke Hill

Condolences to the family of Coach Kelley! During my time at ECSU (1973-77) he was a vital part of our ECSU Viking Family. May he rest in the arms of the Heavenly Angels. He will be truly missed & remembered.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ’”πŸ’”πŸŒ·πŸŒ· Cathy Hubbard Johnson (Class of 1977)

Sincere Condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Coach Kelley.

Sending my condolences to the family of Coach Kelley. Coach Kelley was my coach part of my basketball πŸ€ and softball career during 1983 to 1984. I attended ECSU for 4 years(1980-1984). I will miss you Coach Kelley, you was a important part of my student-athlete years at ECSU. I will always have you in my warm memories 😊 of you, Coach. REST IN HEAVEN πŸ•Š and I LOVE you Coach. Will miss you calling me Sheila "P".#SHEILA#24ECSU ALIMINI/WOMEN'S ECSU BASKETBALL TEAM 1980-1984 πŸ€πŸ₯Ž.πŸ™β€πŸ˜ͺπŸ•Š

My sincere condolences to the Kelley family. He will be truly missed and fondly remembered! Jackie Wooten ECSU Class of 1980

Coach Kelly was my instructor while I attended Elizabeth City from 1971 through 1974. He was a very kind and caring person, more like a big brother than a teacher. My condolences and prayers to the Kelly family. Joandell Costen Blake.

I WILL MISS COACH KELLY ECSU ASST COACH FOR MY 4 YEARS OF PLAYING FOR THE VIKING BASKETBALL FROM 1968 TO 1972. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME N MY BROTHER BRUCE CARMICHAEL THE THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CARMICHAEL FAMILY. I KNOW UP IN HEAVEN THEY 2 GREAT COACHES AND 5 GREAT PLAYERS FROM THE 1969 CIAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. LEONARD CRACKBACK CARMICHAEL. VIKING PRIDE 3 TIMES.

I played for coach Kelly and the Vikings from 1970 until 1974. Coach Kelly was not only a great football coach but he was a mentor and father figure to me. My condolence goes out to The Kelly family. The book of Psalms chapter 30 verse 5 tells us that weeping may endure for a the night but joy comes in the morning.

David Stukes

My condolences to the Kelley family for your loss. We started the same year at Elizabeth City State. His first college coaching assignment and my freshman year. He was my position coach. "Turkey" was a very knowledgeable defensive back coach. He will be solely missed as a mentor and friend.

Condolences to the family on the loss of your love one.

Doctors Gilbert and Charmont Hall-Stephen

Coach Kelley was my defensive coach on the 1971- 75 football team at ECSU. I have a game ball he awarded me with my senior year as a defensive back. This was an high honor for me. I have this ball incase in my home today. R.I P. Coach and thank you for helping to mode me towards my manhood. Phil White, Norfolk, VA

I pray for God to give the family strength. Alvin Brownlee

My sincerest condolences to the Kelley Family. I had the pleasure of knowing Coach Kelley as he was one of my coaches during my time, 1978-1982, on the Lady Vikings Basketball Team. I pray that God grants you all comfort and His peace during this time and days to come.

Sending prayersπŸ™πŸΎand condolences to everyone. Coach Kelley gave me and my dad a tour of ECSU. He always helped the students on campus. He was a great coach. RIP Coach Kelley. Class 85

In appreciation and memory of Coach Kelley. I met Coach Kelley in 1985 after Harold Murrell, ECSU recruitment office, called him and asked if I could try out for the women's basketball team. I headed over to Vaughn Center and that was the beginning of my college basketball career. He open the door to my Viking Pride experience. I am so grateful to him for the opportunity. Adrienne Nelson Johnson Evelyn A. Johnson Southside VA Alumni Chapter ECSU Lady Viking 85-89

Our most sincere condolences. From Mr. and Mrs. Preston and Bernice Moore and Family

I will miss Coach Kelly, I met him as a student at ECSU. He was aways a given person to the local Alumni Chapter of ECSU. Rest well Coach.

Mr. Kelly, may you rest in peace.LCarmon, class of 1971.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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