Jerald L. “Jake” Kelly (May 23, 1943 – October 21, 2022)

Visitation: Friday, October 28, 2022
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: New Bethel AME Church
4201 W. Columbia Street
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Jerald L. “Jake” Kelly, 79, of Apopka, departed this life on Friday, October 21, 2022. Jerald was born on May 23, 1943 in Orlando, Florida to the late Rhoda and David Kelly, Sr. Jerald attended Orange County Public schools and graduated from Jones High School, class of 1961. He received his BA Degree in Teaching from the University of Tennessee. He served OCPS for over 25 years and taught at both Durrance and Conway Elementary schools.

Jake, as he was affectionately called by his family, was a sharp dresser. He enjoyed spending money on expensive clothes and anywhere he went he would ‘show up and show out’. At an early age, he joined Shiloh Baptist Church. Later, he became a member of New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando, and remained a faithful member until his health declined. Jake was a loving and devoted uncle and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jake is survived by his nieces, Aretha (Alvin) Whitehead, Navis Blaine, Lenita Kelly; nephews, Calvin (Pat) Gray, Clifford Gray, Derrick Kelly; sister-in-law, Viola Kelly; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and loving friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 1:00 PM at New Bethel AME Church, 4201 W. Columbia Street, Orlando. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.