July 3, 1950 ~ December 20, 2022
Phillip Charles Kelly, 72, of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
He was born in Lee County to the late Shelton “Shack” Kelly and Treva Freeman Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Peggy Jean Kelly and brother, Shelton Dwight Kelly.
Phil was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a volunteer with Broadway Fire Department in his early years, worked at the City of Sanford, Cascade Fibers and owned and operated Ace Laser Recycling Inc. Phil was a graduate of CCCC.
Phil is survived by his son, Barrett Kelly and daughter, Christa Kelly Mashburn, both of Sanford; brothers, Gary Freeman Kelly, Sanford, John Richard Kelly of Raleigh, Brooks Barrett Kelly of Sanford; sisters, Carolyn Cummings, Kay Kelly and Anne Kelly, all of Sanford; and four grandchildren.