Jared Thomas Kelley, age 24 of Chesapeake City, MD passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on December 31, 1996 in Newark, DE to Matthew Thomas Kelley and Christine Sonnier Kelley.
Jared was the oldest, with two younger brothers Tyler and Drew. Jared loved spending time with his family especially during the holidays. He valued quality time with his family. Jared was kind, generous and had a big heart. He could light up a room when he entered and when he smiled. Jared also made friends wherever he went. He was easy to love. Jared loved playing sports from a very young age until he finished school. Jared also enjoyed singing music he wrote. Going to the studio was therapy for him. Jared enjoyed working on his Honda Civics with his friends. Jared fell completely in love with his girlfriend Justine and her dog, Scout.
Jared is survived by his father, Matthew Kelley; mother, Christine Kelley; brothers: Tyler and Drew Kelley; girlfriend, Justine Weyandt; grandmother, JoAnn Sonnier; grandfather, Thomas Kelley; aunts: Shelly Kelley, Carrie Kelley, Kristina Nastatos, and Saundra Sonnier; uncles: Curtis Sonnier and his wife, Tammy Sue Sonnier and David Sonnier and his wife, Tammy Lynn Sonnier; and cousins: Amanda Hall, Zach Sonnier, Curtis Sonnier, Jr. and his wife, Taylor, Ryan Kelley, Abby Kelley, Landon Sonnier, Allie Sonnier, and Waylon Sonnier.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Avie Sonnier; grandmother, Katherine Burgess; and uncle Fran Kelley.
A celebration of Jared’s life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 318 George Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915. Family and friends may attend the viewing at 10:00AM. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “American Cancer Society” or “American Diabetes Association” and sent in care of the funeral home: P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.