Allen Kelley, age 67, passed away on September 3, 2016 at his home in Essex. Allen was born in Siketson, Missouri to the late Norman Kelley and Ola Hill Kelley.

He worked for the Missouri Division of Social Services for twenty-two and a half years. Allen was a member of the Essex Church of Christ.  He had a love of animals, especially his cats and spent many hours caring for them.  He also enjoyed camping with his brother, Jerry. 

He graduated from Richland High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.

He is survived by one brother, Billy Kelley of Essex; by four sisters, Judy Armstrong of Clarksville, Tennessee, Paula Byrd of Sikeston, Missouri, Pam Woosley of Essex and Regina Martin of Essex and by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Kelley; by one brother in law, Darrell R. Martin and by one niece, Shawna Godwin.

A graveside service was conducted on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Essex Cemetery in Essex with Herman Morse officiating.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.