BENTON – David Wayne "D.J" Kelsey Jr., 31, passed away Jan. 14, 2016, at his home in Benton. He was born July 27, 1984, in Hutchinson, to David Wayne Sr. and Sherri L. (Hendrickson) Kelsey.

D.J loved spending time with his daughters and family. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed 4-wheelers. D.J is survived by: the mother of his children, Stephanie Kelsey; two loving daughters, Natalie Rose and Haylee Anne Kelsey, all of Ellis; mother, Sherri Kelsey of Benton; sister, Angela Kelsey; nephews, Kyler Kelsey, Cade and Conner Friars, all of Medora; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, David W. Kelsey Sr. and grandparents, Homer and Janice Hendrickson, Merle and Pat Kelsey.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to David Wayne "D.J" Kelsey Jr. Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.