Christopher John Kelly

  Christopher John Kelly, 52, Seneca, MO passed away September 2, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri after a long illness.
Christopher was born October 15, 1973, in Stella, Missouri; the son of Phillip and Shirley Kelly (Brock). He was a lifelong resident of the Seneca area graduating from Seneca High School in 1992. He earned his autobody certification from Crowder College and continued his career working as an autobody technician for Seneca Collision Center in Seneca, Classic Cars and Griffith Motor Company in Neosho, Missouri. There was no job or task that Christopher was afraid to try and do. He enjoyed helping others with their mechanical and autobody repairs. Christopher had many hobbies including fishing, watching KC Chiefs football, watching wildlife and spending time with his family. He loved spending time with his grandkids and late-night talks with his friends and family.
  Christopher married Melody (Epperson) on October 5, 2007, in Neosho, MO, she survives.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Kirsten Megill and husband Austin and grandchildren Haydan, Emory, Kai, and Axton, Neosho, MO. Destiny Kelly, Neosho, MO. Three siblings, Lisa McDonald (Mahurin) and husband Jamie, Granby, MO. Tresha Tice and husband Brian, Joplin, MO., and Thomas Kelly, Seneca, MO.
  He was proceeded in death by his parents, Phillip and Shirley Kelly. His Grandparents, John D. and Minnie Kelly and Nelson and Dorthy Brock.
  The family will receive friends from 5pm to 6pm, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO. After visitation the body will been taken for cremation. A private family burial will occur at later date.