Billy Kelly was born in Oliver Springs, TN on April 17, 1932. Most of his formative school years were spent in Knoxville, TN. He played football and baseball at Young High School. Also, Billy was a country musician. While he was still in high school he played fiddle with a country band on a Knoxville radio station and in many local entertainment places. He was saved May 16th, 1950 at the University of Tennessee. Only a few days after his conversion he announced the call to preach. After his conversion he used his musical talents for God, and the Lord used him to preach and sing across America for many years. He was the moderator of the Greer Baptist Campmeeting. Brother Billy Kelly entered Heaven's shore on April 1st, 1997.
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