H. Neil Kelley III, 73, of Springfield, died on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born in Highland Park, MI to Homer Kelley, Jr. and June Carpenter and they preceded him in death. He married Patricia “Patti” Callahan on January 13, 1972, and she survives.
He is also survived by his son, Neil of St. Louis; daughter, Erin (Brad) Metzger of Chatham and a granddaughter, Addison Metzger and a sister, Barbara Hauf of Moline, IL.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia McFetridge.
A Springfield resident since 1989 and previously resided in Bloomington, IL. Neil received his bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University and received his master’s degree from the University of Illinois.
Neil retired from the State of Illinois as a Library Consultant for the Illinois State Library. Formerly employed at the Bloomington Public Library.
He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was a Mason belonging to Wade Barney Lodge #512 in Bloomington. He was an avid reader.
The family will be hosting a memorial gathering from 10 am – 11 am, Friday, July 28, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with a memorial service to follow at 11 am, with Pastor Greg Busboom officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702.
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