Hansford "Hank" Kelly, age 67 passed away Wednesday morning, February 9, 2011 at his residence in Brown County.

He was born July 2, 1943, in Knott Co., KY, to the late George Washington and Mary Magdalena (Beverly) Kelley. Hank married his loving wife of 46 years, Judith Ann Butts on March 23, 1964 in Spartanburg, S.C. She lovingly survives in Brown County.

He retired after 35 years from being owner and operator of Indiana Drywall & Acoustics Inc. in Morgantown. Hank also worked as an estimator at K 2 Drywall Company with his son Greg.

He was the loving father to two daughters: Michelle (Cory) Joy of Morgantown & Jennifer Cambridge of Nashville and two sons: Pastor Michael (Stacia) Kelly of Solsberry, IN & Gregory (Stacy) Kelly of Nashville. Hank will be missed by his 13 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. He is also survived by his six sisters: Marie (Ray) Powers, Martha (Keith) Gardner, Pauline (Ellis) Moore, Jacqueline Key, Mary Jo (Dan) Conner all of Ohio & Millie (Ken) Taylor of TN; and four brothers: Thomas (Bonnie) Kelley, John Raymond (Brenda) Kelley both of Ohio, Jack Kelly of Georgia & Richard (Kim) Kelley of FL.

Hank was preceded in death by a brother Palmer Kelly.

He was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Ellettsville and also belonged to Carpenters Union Local 60 of Indianapolis.

Hank loved his work and enjoyed working. He found great pleasure in reading, especially his Bible and nothing was more precious than time spent with his grandchildren.

The Pastor Larry Mitchell & Pastor Michael Kelly will conduct a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the New Life Community Church at 1450 State Road 135 North, Nashville, IN 47448. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the New Life Community Church. Burial will follow the service at East Hill Cemetery in Morgantown.

Memorial contributions may be sent in honor of Hansford family to Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201.