Randall Larry Kelley, of Charles City, was called home to his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born in Lewisburg, West Virginia, but grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Oma and Calvin Layton Kelley, his siblings, Doris, Vernon, Mary, Nancy, Carol, and Penny, and his grandson, Gavin Adkins.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kelley, his siblings, Denny (Linda) Kelley and Velora Mae Bradley, brothers-in-law, Charlie Adams and Alton Bradby, his children, Sheri Adams, Karen (Roger) Barker, Natasha Berg, Tracy Berg, Judy (Matthew) Adkins and Clint Kelley. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
As a child, Randy learned the value of family and later in life always wanted a big family. He met Nancy in 1985 and claimed her five children as well as his biological son, Clinton. He loved researching and preserving his ancestor’s history. He and Nancy loved to travel to West Virginia to find his ancestors’ final resting places. In addition, they hosted many family reunions at their home in Charles City, and they visited their families as often as they could.
He was brought up Mormon and was a member of the Church of Jesus of Later-Day Saints in Providence Forge. He was ordained an Elder in the church and later was sealed to his wife Nancy in the Washington DC Temple on Dec 15, 2012, for time and all eternity. Randy held various callings in the church and was always willing to help wherever he could.
He was an Army Infantry Veteran stationed in Alaska during Vietnam and loved his time there. He was enchanted by its beauty and always wanted to travel there again. He settled instead on enjoying nature, watching shows about Alaska and looking at maps and books on the state’s parks and wildlife.
He was a skilled laborer and fond of primitive building tools and techniques. Randy was always willing to share his knowledge with his grandchildren regarding the use of levers, fulcrums, pulleys, and ropes. He loved driving them around the yard on his tractor and showing them how to build things and move dirt.
He drove freight trucks up and down the east coast, as well as the mid-west. He operated heavy equipment for Custom Concrete, Godsey, Metheny, and R.J. Smith all over Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. He loved to drive and move dirt and could often be found helping others with their projects.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, 9770 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA at 11 AM. Graveside Service will be on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, VA at 3 PM.
In lieu of flowers, send donations in his memory to the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Written condolences may be mailed to his wife, Nancy Kelley at PO Box 247, Providence Forge, VA 23140.
He left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. Please continue to pray for peace and comfort for his loved ones. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
