Kelcy Daniel Barley
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 5A - April 22, 2020
elcy Daniel
Barley
March 21, 1943 - April 16, 2020
On Thursday, April 16, 2020,
Kelcy Daniel Barley, loving
father and grandfather, passed
away peacefully at his home,
surrounded by his loved ones, at
the age of 77.
He started his
accomplishments after high
school by enlisting in the Army.
He was honorably discharged after serving as a medic during the
Vietnam War. He worked for many years at St. Mary’s Hospital as
a Foreman in the construction industry.
Those close to Kelcy knew him as Bud. Bud was born on March
21, 1943, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to Sol Kelcy Barley and Ruthy
May Barley. He moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, as a child and
was a lifelong resident.
Bud’s passions included spending time with his family, fishing,
hunting, gardening, and anything in the great outdoors and
mountains. His friends and family loved his sense of humor and
always looked forward to long conversations with him. His presence
was felt and filled a room with happiness. He was an avid lover of
Classic Country and Bluegrass. He enjoyed picking the guitar and
playing songs for his family.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, Sol Kelcy Barley; mother,
Ruthy Mary Barley, and sisters, Patsy Weaver, Billy Schliecher, and
Wanda Weller. He is survived by sister, Ellen Farnsworth; daughter,
Monica Bearfield; son-in-law, Pat Bearfield; grandchildren,
Jessica Klements, Danielle Cordova, and Patrick Bearfield; greatgrandchildren, Aiden Cordova, Scarlett Luque, Karmela Klements,
and Piper Bearfield; several close cousins, nieces and nephews, and
many lifelong friends.
Bud created endless relationships he held dear to his heart. His
wishes were to celebrate his life. Under the circumstances regarding
the current pandemic, there will be a gathering to rejoice his life at
a later date.
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