Bryan Michael Kelley

Bryan Michael Kelley of Frisco, Texas passed away into the arms of our Lord on May 19, 2021 at the age of 56. Bryan was born on December 12, 1964 to Larry Hickman and Jeanie Gillooly in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryan graduated MHS in 1983, he was very active in sports and the Key Club. In the four years he was there, he was in Key Club all four years and was an officer for three of the four years. He also played both Football and Baseball all four years as well. Bryan then went on to marry Dawn C. Honey on March 24, 1989 in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryan also had a love for camping and the great outdoors, along with watching car races and coin collecting. He also had a love for his home town of Murphysboro where he will be missed by all who knew him. He was a long-time member of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. Bryan's career spanned 35 years as a pest control expert. Anyone who knew him, knew he was one of the best in the business. On his own, he obtained an Associate Certified Entomologist certification from Texas, which is both prestigious and uncommon, making him the first A.C.E. to work for the Frisco Independent School District. His last 10 years with Frisco ISD were spent managing their pest control for 60 buildings and along with the entire team of IPM technicians, they were able to get the entire district under control. He was very proud of his work with the district and was well respected. Bryan is survived by his wife, Dawn Kelley of Frisco, Texas; daughter Heather Aden and fiancé, Elliott Walshon of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; daughter Stephanie Candas and husband, Derin of Lewisville, Texas; mother, Jeanie Huffman and husband, Larry of Murphysboro, Illinois; father, Larry Hickman and wife, Joyce of Elkville, Illinois; sister, Amanda Hickman; brother, Bradley Kelley and wife, Katrina; grandchildren, Kaleb Aden, Peyton Aden, and Addison Walshon; one niece, Christina (Carlos Murphy) and daughters, Kamille, Maci, and Oceana; nephew, Johnny Kelley (Jerad Stout); nephew Michael Rodriguez and wife Kimberly, and children Kaii Rodriguez, Lucille Rodriguez, and Field Warren; nephew Dustin Kelley and fiancé, Alex and daughter Elena. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Candace Gillooly and Sam Gillooly; sister, Camille Hickman; stepfather, Ernie Kelley. A funeral service was held at noon Saturday May 22, 2021 at Turrentine- Jackson- Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Following the service, a procession with motorcycle escorts made its way to Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Faith Presbyterian Hospice at https://forefrontliving.org/giving-opportunities/ There will be a memorial service for Bryan held on July 31, 2021 at Christ Community Church in Murphysboro, IL from 2 to 4 pm. Please visit our website for more information at www.pettettfuneralhome.com

Bryan Michael Kelley

December 12, 1964 - May 19, 2021