Obituaries

Dr. Drew Patrick Kelly, 34, of Oklahoma City, passed away on June 11, 2020, near Sherman, Texas. Drew was a devoted father, dedicated surgeon, and beloved son and brother.

A Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the La Cour Venue 1789 County Road 338 McKinney Texas 75071. Arrangments are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home of Sherman, Texas

Drew Kelly was born in Plano, Texas, to Nanci Jones Kelly and Tim F. Kelly on October 24,1985. Drew grew up on his family farm near Whitemound, Texas, and loved hunting, fishing, and helping his grandfather on the farm. Drew earned the rank of Eagle Scout while in high school. He graduated as Valedictorian of his class from Anna High School in 2004 and was a multi-sport student athlete. He continued his education as a Presidential Scholar at Austin College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History, and then completed a rigorous education at Texas A&M Medical School. Upon earning his Doctor of Medicine degree, Dr. Kelly completed a five-year residency at OU Medical Center, specializing in orthopedic trauma surgery. Dr. Kelly returned to Texas for a one-year fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas, and then accepted a position as an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon and Assistant Professor at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Drew’s dedication to helping others influenced his decision to enter the medical field, and he was extremely diligent in achieving his goals.

As a devout Christian, Drew’s life practices followed the teachings of Jesus. Drew attended First United Methodist Church in Sherman, Van Alystyne, and Anna as a child and young adult. He also attended First Baptist Church in Van Alstyne during his senior year. He continued to serve as an active church member during his college and medical school years. Drew felt truly blessed to have such a supportive church family at Frontline Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, during his most recent years.

Drew is survived by his three children, Evelyn Grace Kelly, James Hall Jones Kelly, and Allison Marie Kelly; the mother of his children, Nicole M. Kelly; parents Nanci J. Kelly and Tim F. Kelly; grandfather James Hall Jones; siblings Lauren Smith, Natalie Nash, and Logan Kelly; many loving cousins, uncle, aunts, and extended family members.

In remembrance of Drew’s commitment to education and service, the family suggests sending memorial contributions to Anna High School Scholarship Foundation or OU College of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society.