Kelley's Restaurant

11/12/2021

Stanley Allen "Stan" Kelley, 82, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Stan was born in Jonesboro and was a graduate of Batesville High School. He enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard and then served a full enlistment in the U.S. Navy.

Stan owned Kelley's Restaurant in Newport from 1964-1973, and owned and operated Kelley's Restaurant in Wynne from 1973 until 2017 when he retired. His most enjoyable memories were of his loyal employees and customers. Stan was also involved in building and developing commercial property in Arkansas. Stan and wife Danna lived in Wynne, Hot Springs Village, and Heber Springs before moving to Jonesboro last year.

Stan was a member of Heber Springs Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, deer hunting and fishing. He was an enthusiastic Arkansas Razorback fan and enjoyed getting together weekly for some lively rounds of cards with his buddies. Stan was preceded in death by his parents: Jefferson Davis Kelley and Bertha Maude Ward Kelley, two sisters: Margaret Hanks and Dora Rushing, three brothers: Sammy Kelley, Jimmy Kelley and Mike Kelley, and a grandson, Colby Starling.

Survivors include his wife, Danna Kelley of the home;
three children: Stacy Kelley of Fayetteville, Shannon Kelley and his wife Brenda of Wynne, and Amy Starling of Jonesboro; and
six grandchildren: Brittney McCormack, Kelley Bryce Champion and his wife Bryce, Chandler Starling, Grayson Starling, Olivia Kelley and Emma Claire Kelley; and
one great grandchild, Layla Shea McCormack.

Stan was not only a well respected business man, but a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Visitation will be Friday, November 12, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Ray Dean Davis officiating.

Pallbearers will be Kelley Bryce Champion, Chandler Starling, Grayson Starling, Jeff Andrews, Chris Campbell, Browne Matthews, and Steve Kelley.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to American SIDS Institute, 528 Raven Way, Naples, FL 34110.

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07/30/2017

The Kelley's Restaurant family is sad to announce that we are closing our doors after three generations and 83 years of the restaurant business in Northeast Arkansas.
The Kelley Family would like to thank all of our employees, both current and former, and suppliers for your support throughout the years. It has taken a lot of dedication and hard work from all of you to be able to continually provide service to our customers.
It has been a difficult decision after Stan's 55+ years, of which 44 years have been in Wynne, and Shannon's 30 years in the food service business, but after Stan's recent health issues, we have decided it is in our best interest to move on and pursue other avenues of business.
The Kelley Family would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to all of the customers that have patronized us over the years; it has truly been our pleasure to serve each of you. We will cherish the memories and friends that we have made throughout the years.

04/30/2017

Good morning everyone, hope yall are having a blessed Sunday. We do have power here at Kelley's so come on in and enjoy some lunch with us.

04/25/2017

Long afternoon on the ball fields or at work? Come on in and join us for a home cooked meal without the home cooked hassle.

04/16/2017

Happy Easter from Kelley's!! 🍭🐇🍬 Come and join us this evening for our Easter buffet for only $13.79 +tax! All you can eat!! The buffet starts at 11:00AM and will end at 9:00 tonight. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!

03/18/2017

Tonight's buffet starts at 5pm. So yall come on in and enjoy your Saturday night with us😉

We are getting ready to open back up at 5 for our seafood buffet. Lots of choices and options for all, even those who don't want seafood. It includes our full salad bar as always for 25.99$ plus tax. Come on in and enjoy your Saturday night with us😌😌

03/09/2017

Today's lunch buffet is starting at 11 am. It includes the full salad bar for 9.49$ plus tax. If you only want veggies we offer a vegetable plate with your choice of three vegetables and cornbread for 6.19$ plus tax. Don't forget our menu is served all day, so come on in and enjoy your lunch with us.

03/08/2017

Today's lunch menu looks so delicious. The buffet starts at 11am and ends at 2pm for 9.49$ plus tax. You can also get one bowl of beans and cornbread for 4.39$ plus tax. So yall come on in and get you some of this delicious food😊😊

03/07/2017

Dinner buffet starts at 5 with lots of delicious options for only 8.99$ plus tax. Please come on in and enjoy your dinner with us this Tuesday night.

03/05/2017

Happy Sunday morning yall. Our all day Thanksgiving Dinner buffet featuring all of the below plus more, our salad bar is absolutely amazing today. The buffet features all these options for only 13.79$ plus tax. Come on in and enjoy a blessed Sunday.

03/04/2017

We are getting ready to open back up at 5 for our seafood buffet. Lots of choices and options for all, even those who don't want seafood. It includes our full salad bar as always for 25.99$ plus tax. Come on in and enjoy your Saturday night with us😌😌