Eugene Kelly

TAMMS, Ill. -- Eugene Charles "Gene" Kelly, 48, of Buncombe, Ill., formerly of Tamms, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 5, 1953, in Chicago, son of Guy B. and Lodema Land Kelly. He married Sharon Bigham.

Kelly was a former truck driver with Jerry Lipps Truck Service.

Survivors include his wife; and a half sister, Paula Smith of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson, Ill., from 5-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. The Revs. William Barrett and Darryl Ford will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery near Dongola, Ill.

Jones Funeral Home at Tamms is in charge of arrangements.