Eugene F. Kelley Jr., 81, of North Myrtle Beach, died at home on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Eugene and Dorothea (Dot) Kelley. A graduate of Wappingers High School, he worked at Grand Union for 6 years prior serving in the United States Army at the Long Binh Post during the Vietnam War where he received 4 commendation awards for his service. He then worked for Central Hudson for 31 years before retiring to South Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Regina, of North Myrtle Beach, his son, Tom, and daughter-in-law, Crystal, and their children, Kyla and Griffin, all of Wilmington, MA, his daughter-in-law, Deborah, of Florence, SC; and nephew, Shaun McKenna, and wife, Stacy, and their son, Shane, all of Salt Point.

In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by his sister, Cheryl, and his son, Brian.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church, Calabash American Legion, Tidewater Red Cups, and an occasional ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out). He loved cars and enjoyed participating in parades and car shows with the Hudson Valley Corvette Club. He spent his time with friends and family playing golf, cards, and fishing.

Relatives and friends may call from 9 to 10 AM on Monday, November 21st, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, following the visitation, at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brian Kelley Scholarship at the Francis Marion University Education Foundation, PO Box 100547, Florence SC 29502.

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Gene's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.