Nolan G. Kelly, age 78, formerly of Harriman, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a long illness. He was of the Baptist faith. Nolan served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Tellous and Edith Kelly; and brother: Tellous (Teapot) Kelly.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years: Marsha Kelly; sons: Rusty (Gina) Kelly and Chris (Wendy) Kelly; granddaughters: Hannah Heidle and Lauren Heidle; brother: Ronnie (Sue) Kelly; sister-in-law: Pam Golden; and best friend: Larry Mays.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. A military memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. with the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.