Elmo Lee Kelley Sr., 81, of West Frankfort, passed away at 9:13 P.M., Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Elmo was the owner-operator of Kelley's Asphalt Construction Company in Benton, IL for several years. He was of the Baptist faith. Elmo enjoyed traveling and working. He loved his son and grandchildren.
He was born September 18, 1944 in Benton, IL, the son of Arnold "Doc" and Maggie (Cooper) Kelley.
He is survived by one granddaughter - Lacey Kelley of Pinckneyville, two great grandchildren - Whyatt Holland and Rylee Lueker of Pinckneyville, two brothers - Faron Kelley of Sesser, and Ronnie Kelley of Buckner, two sisters - Lisa Absher of Benton, and JoAnn Helvey of Pinckneyville, several nieces and nephews, and his former wife - Lois Kelley of West Frankfort.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son - Elmo Lee Kelley Jr., and one brother - Glen Kelley.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Interment will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
Friends may make memorials to the donors choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.