Cameron Kelly

DYER CHAPEL – Cameron O’Neal Kelly, an Upperman High School Senior, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Cartersville, GA from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Cameron was born on April 27, 2006, in Cookeville, Tennessee to Becky Marlene Kelly and Michael Hardy. 

 In addition to his parents, Cameron is survived by his grandparents, Susan and Trent Dyer, Wayne Kelly, and Lachelle Norris along with siblings, Aubrey Colson (Dakota), Brooklyn Kelly (Jeff Carter), Daxton Kelly, Dallin Alford, Gee Hardy, John Payne, Caitlyn Strode, Aiden Lawrence, Warren Lee, Dyison Strode, and Alanna Rhodes. He was the proud uncle to Kolter Carter and Huntley Colson. He will be missed by all the rest of his “village”, the chosen family and friends who helped make him the man he was. 

Cameron will be remembered for his kind heart and infectious laugh. His larger-than-life personality drew people to him and allowed him to minister to those he loved when they were struggling or hurting. He shared his heart and his love for Jesus not just here but all over the world. 

Funeral services for Cameron O'Neal Kelly, 18 of Baxter, will be held at the Edge Facility behind the main campus of Life Church 2223 North Washington Ave. Cookeville, TN on Saturday November 2 at 1pm. The family will receive friends there Saturday from 11 am until service time at 1pm. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Dyer Chapel Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, 798 South Willow Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501 to help with funeral expenses. 

Dyer Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-7158. You may share condolences and memories at www.dyerfh.com