Rickey Kelly Obituary

Rickey L. Kelly CROSS, SC - Rick Kelly, son of the late Owen David Kelly and the late Brooks Hunter Cook, passed away Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was a grateful 12-year liver transplant survivor and lived life to its fullest. Rick was a long-time member of the trucking industry in the Charleston area, working for and eventually owning the trucking company co-founded by his mother Brooks H. Cook and owning his own trucking agencies. Rick's many hobbies included golf, boating, fishing, and cooking for family and friends. He was a founding member of The Golf League in Mt. Pleasant, a weekly golf league played at several golf courses in the area for many years. He loved boating and fishing on the Tail-Race Canal and waters of the Lowcountry with family and friends. Rick's first love was his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was always happiest when surrounded by family. He is survived by sons, Kenny Kelly (Tracy), Jason LaCavera (Larissa), Rickey Kelly (Brittany), Tyler Doolittle (Megan), daughters, Kelly-Kaye Pierce, Sarah LaCavera, Cheyenne Forrester and Molly Kelly, grandchildren, Timothy Guidry, Jr., Rikki Elyse King, Hannah Lynn Kelly, Ansley Elyse Kelly, Mason Owen Kelly, Raelyn LaCavera, Kensley LaCavera, Nolan LaCavera, Everleigh LaCavera, Jayden LaCavera, Micah Doolittle, Magnolia Doolittle and baby Kelly, due July 2022. He is also survived by his sister, Debbie Trimeloni (T.J.), brother, Richard Kelly (Spring), step-sister, Linda Hamilton, step-mother, Cam Kelly, nieces, Crystie Stewart and Jennifer Primiano (Chris), nephews, Robby Carter (Sandra), Rickey Carter (Shannon), Ryan Carter, brother-in-law, Russell Carter, and nephews David and Alex Hamilton. He is pre-deceased by his parents, brother, Owen David Kelly, Jr., a sister, Suzanne Carter and nephews, Stevie Stewart and Connor Kelly. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at City Church of Charleston on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston