Victor L. Kelly, Jr., son of Victor L Kelly and Margaret Addcox Kelly, passed from this earthly life on August 26, 2025.
His wife of sixty-five years, Faye C. Kelly, preceded him in death in 2019.
He is survived by his daughters, Sharon DeLord and her husband, Jeff, Susan Perkins, and Stacy Simmons, grandchildren, Brian DeLord and his wife, Dalhia, Breann Alatorre and her husband, Juan, Becca Leal and her husband, Michael, James Damon Blake, Jared Dabney and his wife, Whitney, Taylor Gay and her husband, Andy, and Chandler Simmons, also, nine great grandchildren.
Vick grew up in the "Golden Years" of Port Arthur, graduating from the grand old Thomas Jefferson High School (never forget the ole' maroon and gold) in 1950 and from Lamar State College in May of 1955. Vick was employed by Gulf Oil Corporation at the Port Arthur Refinery on June 1, 1955, retiring in 1991 with 36 1/2 years of service.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas, 77627. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Nederland, Texas.
And now, these closing words from Vick prior to passing: "To my survivors, I thank the Lord for giving each of you as a part of my family. We've had many good times together and I hope I've helped you along life's way. I look forward to that time when by the grace of God, through the shed blood of Jesus, we can all be together again in a perfect place called Heaven. Live your remaining days for the cause of Christ, bearing witness of salvation only through him."
To my co-workers at Gulf Oil/Chevron: "I say thanks for the friendship and support throughout all those good and productive years. I feel like we accomplished something worthwhile. My memories of you are vivid."
To my school-mates, friends, associates, and church family: "Thanks for your help along life's way. I remember so many of you in these latter years. Thanks also for making my life richer."
"To all, if I've offended in any way, please forgive."