Joseph "Joe" Lee Kelly, 65, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Gila Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 6, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI to Charles E. Kelly and Wilma Preston.

He had a love for motorcycles, side cars and his dogs, Harvey and Bhodi.

He worked for Gila Regional Medical Center as an Emergency Room registered nurse. He was also working for Horizon Home Health.

He was a joker.

He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Deborah Bengel-Kelly of the family home; one son, Benjamin Kelly and wife Samantha of Bloomingdale, MI; one daughter, Alexis Kelly and companion Dan Baranoski of Bloomingdale, MI; eight grandchildren, Isabella, Aquinnah, Olivia, Peyton, Kael, Rhyann, Raelynn, and Cohen; two brothers, Charles G. Kelly and wife Pamela of Kalamazoo, MI; Rick Schoup of Ohio; one sister, Susan Kelly and husband Mike of Jackson, MI.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.