Deacon Bobbie Franklin Kelly Obituary (1954 - 2015)

Today we gather in loving memory of the life and dedicated service of Deacon Bobby Franklin. Aka "B.K", who transitioned this earthly life peacefully on Friday, August 21. 2015. Bobby Franklin Kelly was born September 12, 1954 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Alex and Ruth Barbara Kelly. Bobby was educated in the public schools of Tallahassee, Florida. In His youth, he worked as logger with his father. After completing school In Tallahassee he also studied in Boston Massachusetts. He later moved to south Florida with his brother, John and was employed many years at Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor in Hollywood, Florida. Bobby accepted the Lord as his personal savior at a young age. In January, 1995 he joined the New Beginning Life Christian Center under the Leadership of Pastors Victor C. and Ann G Foster. He was Ordained and licensed as the First Deacon of the New Beginning Life Christian Center. He served his Church Faithfully as Head Deacon and Bass guitar player. Bobby was well known for his dedication, generosity, and culinary skills. To Know Bobby was to love him. He will be greatly missed by many friends, family and neighbors who love him dearly. In August, 1995 Bobby Married Rhonda Williams and together they nurtured and raised three children,, Joseph, Michelle, and Alex Kelly. Preceding him in death are his parents, Alex and Ruth Kelly, two brothers, Walter Mack, and Floyd Kelly. Bobby leaves to cherish his memory, five Children, Omar Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Eric Kelly, Michelle Kelly, and Alex Kelly. Two grandchildren, Zachary Kelly, and Clarity Dacas, Five sisters, Bernice Roberts of Philadelphia, PA, Mattie Holsey of Orlando , Florida, Ella Fredrick, Bettye Parker and Gwendolyn Kelly, of Tallahassee Florida, Four Brothers, John Kelly, Sr. of Hollywood Florida, (Carolyn " CJ" Kelly), Willie David Kelly and Alex Kelly Jr. of Tallahassee, Florida. And Eric Kelly of Alexandria VA. A dedicated niece Trina Glade (Michael), a devoted Nephew John Kelly Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and Friends.