LAURENCE JAY Age 74, Larry passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque after a courageous 7-year battle with cancer. His family and friends are buoyed by the knowledge that Larry is now in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Larry was the beloved husband of Dottie Kelley for over 54 years. He will forever be adored by his four surviving children, Susan Pawley, Steve Kelley, Rick Kelley and Scott Kelley. His beloved daughter Vicki Kelley predeceased him in 2002. Larry was one of five children born to the late Hugh Kelley and Esther Kelley. Two of Larry's siblings, Cheryl Byrnes and Mary Anne Powell, survive him. Larry's brother Robert Kelley and sister Martha Lou Hagstrom predeceased him. We know Larry was looking forward to his reunion with his parents, brother, sister and daughter in heaven. Larry was a perfect grandfather to all of his nine treasured grandchildren, Ryan Pawley, Sarah Belles, Tonya Kelley, Jacob Kelley, Joseph Kelley, Olivia Kelley, Tanner Kelley, Carson Kelley and Quinn Kelley, and his great-grandson, Ayden Pawley. Larry was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Ellet High School in Akron. He attended Kent State University. Before moving to Albuquerque, Larry and his family had lived in Tacoma, WA for 32 years, where he will be missed by many dear friends. Larry was a lifelong member of his church choir. In addition to loving time with his family and friends, Larry took great pleasure in music, reading, woodworking and golf. He enjoyed a long career in sales and marketing in the construction industry and was a self-taught architect. Above all, Larry effortlessly set a flawless example to all around him about how to live a faithful and generous life. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 11:00am at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122, (505-856-5040). The family requests all donations be sent to the loving people who gave such wonderful care for Larry in his time of need to Ambercare, 2129 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113.
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