Obituary of Arthur Noel Kelly

Arthur “Art” Noel Kelly of Tulsa, Oklahoma was born December 25, 1958, in Paris, France to James Michael and Lois Arlene Kelly (Akins) and passed from this life on July 7, 2024, at the age of 65. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Allen Kelly; sister Carol Sue St. John; and his niece Rachelle Marie Rogel. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Bonnie Rosa Lee Kelly (Britton); his children, Nathan and Caitlin Kelly and their mother, Connie Henderson; his grandson Charles Huxley Abel Kelly; his brothers and sisters, Michael Kelly and his wife Christine, David Kelly and his wife Tami, Teresa McKnight and her husband Robert, and Janice Deffenbaugh and her husband Larry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He graduated high school from Ayer Massachusetts in 1976 and then joined the US Marine Corps where he served for 4 years. He spent his time stationed in Japan and Cherry Point N.C. He was a Sergeant in the aircraft maintenance wing.

After leaving the service, he worked for American Airlines as a hydraulic mechanic, retiring in 2020 after 34 years of service.

His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family and close friends, traveling, carpentry, gardening and riding his Harley.