(7-14-23) Jeremy W. Kelly (51) was sentenced a 30-year sentence today in Jay Circuit Court in the death of his father Gary Kelly (71).

Gary Kelly was found dead at his home in Portland on February 25th, 2022. An autopsy indicated he suffered blunt force trauma to the head, face and abdomen.

In a plea agreement Kelly on June 5th pleaded guilty to a level 2 felony voluntary manslaughter charge. In his deal the original charge of murder and a Level 2 felony charge for robbery resulting in serious bodily injury were both dismissed.

Kelly attempted to get his plea deal withdrawn at the hearing but that request was denied.

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Gary Kelly Obituary

Gary W. Kelly, age 71, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home in Portland. 

Gary was born on August 28, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Malcolm and Patty Jo (Derringer) Kelly.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1968 and retired from The Portland Forge in Portland.  Gary was a member of Portland Elks Lodge, Portland Masonic Lodge, VFW in Fort Recovery, Portland Moose Lodge and H.A.M. Radio Club.  Gary enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley and mower and watching NASCAR.  Gary loved his dogs Abby and Walter.

            Survivors include:

  • His father:  Malcolm Kelly – Portland, Indiana
  • His children:  Sherie Beck – Tucson, Arizona
  • Jeremy Kelly – Portland, Indiana
  • Sabrina McCammon – Centerville, Indiana
  • Travis Kelly – Portland, Indiana
  • 1 brother:  Ed Kelly (wife Shelba) – Ansonia, Ohio
  • 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren