Demetrius Kelly's Obituary
Demetrius Kelly, 41, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the St. Luke United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be from 12-1PM Saturday at the Church.
Demetrius LaPaul Kelly was born to Teresa Smith and Paul Bowens on January 27, 1984.
Demetrius was known to family and friends as Dee or Meech.
Demetrius is survived by his mother and stepfather Teresa and Willie B. Smith, of Columbia, MO, his father Paul Bowens of Georgetown, SC. Demetrius has three daughters Kaeleigh Barton, DaeJonay Kelly and Aniyah Kelly. Demetrius has one grandson DaKaylen Baines Stapelton. Demetrius has three sisters Janay Bennett, Deasha Kelly, and Quantanya Kelly, one brother Eric Cravens Jr. all of Columbia, MO. Demetrius is survived by his grandparents Phillip Warrick, Anna Kelly and Birthe Warrick. Four uncles Melvin Warrick, Keith Horn, Miguel Horn, and Phillip Washington, four aunts Zina Horn, Adriann and James Brown, Deborah Wright and Melvonna Washington all of Columbia, MO. Demetrius leaves a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Demetrius is now with the love of his life Kriste Barton, great grandmother Elizabeth Hickam, uncles David Washington and Henry Wright Jr., and Aunt Lenise Wright.
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