Harvey Alexander Kelley

Harvey A. Kelley Harvey Alexander Kelley was born on September 11, 1954, in Salisbury, MD in Wicomico County. He was the fourth child of the late William E. and Queenie V. Kelley. Harvey departed this life on Thursday, September 16, 2022, at the age of sixty-eight (68). Harvey received his education in Wicomico County, Maryland, and was a graduate of Wicomico High Senior School (WiHi) Class of 1972. While matriculating at WiHi, he was a scholar athlete and ideal student participating in many activities to include senior class historian, varsity football and varsity track. He received several recognitions and awards in these sports. In the early 1970’s, Harvey was an All-Conference Running Back and the 1972 WiHi Football Player of the Year. In 1978, Harvey received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Salisbury State University, where he was also one of the original members of the SSU Inaugural Football team in the Fall of 1972 during his freshman year. In 1982, Harvey relocated to Atlanta, GA to begin new endeavors using his degree in economics working in the banking industry. He would later spend many years in management with a large printing press company in Atlanta, GA before co-founding the family business, Akil Inc. Real Estate Development Company, alongside his brother Wesley, sister Brenda and other relatives. While living in Georgia, Harvey continued his love of sports playing on several semi-professional softball teams. Harvey was a founding member of the Black Newcomers Network (BNN) and coach of the BNN co-ed teams. He was a coach and special advisor of the South Dekalb Association of Super Special Youth (SASSY) softball team for individuals with disabilities. Harvey was an avid chess player and a great debater. He was always up for a challenge with topics of politics and religion. Miles away from Salisbury, Maryland, Harvey stayed connected with family as the president of the Brown, Butler, Bing family reunion for several years. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Queenie Kelley of Salisbury, MD, and brother William Ronald Kelley, also of Salisbury, MD. Harvey leaves to cherish precious memories: his stepmother, Gloria Kelley of Salisbury, MD; beautiful daughters, Beatrice Kelley of Snellville, GA, Shelita Dunlap (Alton) of West Palm, FL and Renita King (Jamaal) of Delmar, DE; grands, Amber and Alton Dunlap, both of West Palm, FL, Kye Stewart, Noah Stewart, Amara King and Jamaal King, Jr., all of Delmar, DE; sister, Brenda Kelley of Stonecrest, GA; sister, Margo Kelley of Baltimore, MD; brother Wesley Kelley of Stone Mountain, GA; sister Debbie Cook (David) of Mardela Springs, MD; step sisters, Cheryl Goslee and Althea Harmon, both of Salisbury, MD; Tina Dennis (Barry) of South Carolina; step brothers, Aaron Goslee and Donald Collins, both of Salisbury, MD; nephew, Jamaal Kelley of Stonecrest, GA; cousin, Linda Brown of Bowie, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and a large extended family of friends. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE, THE FAMILY

Harvey Alexander Kelley

September 11, 1954 - September 16, 2022