Kelly Stroud Jr.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Kelly's name to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. https://www.sicklecellga.org/ Celebration of Life Services for Kelly Stroud Jr. will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12PM. These services will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/3472382 Kelly was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 4, 1971 to Kelly Sr. and Yvonne Stroud and was the youngest of two children. At an early age, he joined Fairfield Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia where he was baptized. Kelly attended Lithonia High School where he excelled in everything. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, International Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Math Team, and Literary Team. He served as Freshman Class Treasurer, Sophomore Class Vice President, Junior Class Vice President and Senior Class President. Kelly participated in sports including cross country, basketball and track and field. He received the Atlanta Journal Cup, UGA Certificates of Merit, the Presbyterian College Scholar Award, a Spanish Medal of Honor, awards in Math, Science, English and Social Studies, and Academic Letter and Bars. He graduated with honors, won the title of Mr. LHS, and was voted Most Likely to Succeed. Always a scholar, Kelly attended Duke University earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduating, he worked for Procter & Gamble in Greenville, North Carolina for three years before relocating back home to Georgia. He attended Emory University where he received his MBA. Kelly eventually settled in Peachtree City, Georgia, where he cultivated a successful career in management consulting, having worked with some of the top firms in the nation. Kelly led an active lifestyle. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Affectionately known by his line name of “K-Solo,” Kelly cherished his fraternity brothers. He was a music enthusiast who taught himself how to play the keyboard and guitar. Prince was by far his favorite artist. He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to his Duke Blue Devils. Kelly loved his Atlanta Braves and enjoyed attending their games. He also enjoyed playing golf and loved to travel. Kelly was a very laid back, easygoing individual with a witty sense of humor. People automatically gravitated toward him. He was fiercely independent, highly motivated and always had a plan. He loved his family deeply, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. Kelly is survived by his father Kelly Stroud, Sr., his mother Yvonne Stroud and his sister, Tammy Curtis (Byron). Also mourning his passing are his aunt Vivian Swain, uncle Freddie Lowe (Sylvia), and a host of cousins and dear friends. A repast will be in the Shoal Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the interment.

Kelly Stroud Jr.

February 4, 1971 - May 30, 2023