Orris E. Kelly: key obituary facts
Is Orris E. Kelly dead? Yes. Orris E. Kelly died on July 31, 2026, at age 100.
Cause of death: Orris E. Kelly's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Orris E. Kelly known for?
He was an American Army officer and chaplain.
More about Orris E. Kelly
Born: 28 July 1926.
Place of birth: Montrose.
Gender: male.
Occupation: military personnel.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Kansas Wesleyan University.
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Air Medal.
Also known as: Orris Kelly, Orris Eugene Kelly.
Orris E.
Kelly, an American military officer and chief of chaplains, died on July 31, 2026, aged 100. Known also as Orris Eugene Kelly and Orris Kelly, he served as the 14th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1975 to 1979.
Born in Montrose, Kansas, he attended elementary and high school there and later studied at Kansas Wesleyan University. Kelly was an Army officer and chaplain, and his military career was recognized with the Bronze Star Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Air Medal.