Stanley Clyde Kelley Jr.

October 9, 1939 - October 17, 2020

Stanley C. Kelley, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Heath, TX. He was born in Okmulgee, OK on October 9, 1939 to Mary Kathryn and Stanley Kelley. He grew up in Pasadena, TX where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Victori “Vicki” Segraves, in 1956. Stanley worked as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in Pasadena for more than 30 years. Both he and Vicki were competitive runners and active in the running community in the greater Houston area. At age 52, Stanley retired and moved with Vicki to Alpine, TX where they had vacationed for several years and participated in fitness camps with friends from all over the state. After Vicki’s unexpected death in 2017, Stanley moved to the Dallas area to be close to family. Stanley is survived by his daughter Christi Kethan and husband, Morris of Richland, WA; son Randall Kelley and wife, Charlotte of Dallas, TX; son Russell Kelley and wife, Jennifer of Rockwall, TX; brother Robert Kelley and wife, Nancy of Pearland, TX; sister Kay Carnes and husband, Darrel of Huntsville, TX; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ronald Kelley, and his beloved wife of 61 years, Vicki Kelley. Stanley was an accomplished marathon and ultramarathon runner who enjoyed coaching and mentoring young runners. He was a devoted husband, a wonderful brother, and a cherished father who will be dearly missed. Stanley was laid to rest in Huntsville, TX. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com