Stanley Calvin Kelley, D.O.
On Nov.26, 2021, age 89, formerly of Cherry Hill; husband of the late Patricia (nee McCracken) Kelley. Beloved father of Kevin (Beryl) Kelley, Kim (Shay) Cowan, Kyle Kelley and Keith (Jeanine) Kelley; Loving Grandfather to 7 beautiful grandchildren: Brian, Andrew & Morgan Kelley, Devon & Ally Cowan, and Stella & Everett Kelley.
Stanley attended Riverside High School, where he excelled in football and art. Following high school, he enlisted in the National Guard, where he served a tour in the Korean War. He attended Rutgers University, followed by the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy where he earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine. He rejoined the armed services several times, finally retiring as a highly awarded and decorated colonel in the Air Force. He was the medical commander of the 177th fighter division in Northfield, NJ, after serving at McGuire Air Force base in Wrightstown, NJ. He enjoyed scuba diving in his youth, and built an airplane in his garage during his retirement. His life was marked by adventure and accomplishments.
Dr. Kelley’s family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 9th, 10-11:15 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations honoring Dr. Kelley be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate)