Brad was born on September 4, 1960, in St. Charles, Illinois, to Richard John Kellar and Eleanore Ruth Focht Kellar. Brad married the love of his life Provida Bailey on November 10, 1994, in Greenville, Texas. Brad attended ETSU and studied journalism. After his studies he became a dedicated and hard working journalist for the Greenville Herald Banner. Brad will be remembered by many for his journalism, he spent much of his time bringing the news to Hunt County. Brad loved spending time with his family and was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. Brad was a member of Rose of Sharon church of God in Christ.
Brad is survived by his lovely wife Provida, sons Nickholas Bailey and Jason Jr. Reyes, daughter Jaylynn Kellar, grandchildren Victoria Bailey, Lauryn Bailey, Vanessa Bailey, brothers David Kellar, Gary Kellar, Richard Kellar and best friend Eric Best.
Brad is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Eleanor Kellar, sister Lauri Dalton and son Sebastian Kellar.
Pallbearers will be Carlos Epps, Brent Walton, Matthew Erwin, Cameron Epps, Jason Reyes and Greg Branch.
A fund has been set up to honor Brad at Chase Bank in Greenville and at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Condolences(5)
Shirley Burchett
Caddo Mills, TX Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Brad was a Great Man, thoughtfull, humble and always willing to help, even at the last minute. Brad could also be quite humorous. Brad loved his family so much. He is one man we will all miss and we will never forget. My prayers are with his family and friends.Gary & Tammy Davidson
Greenville, TX Monday, July 17, 2023 Vida,Praying for you and the family.
Melinda MORROW
Greenville, TX Thursday, July 13, 2023 I WILL MISS BRAD TALKING TO ME ON Facebook everyday. I WILL BE PRAY FOR VIDA KELLAR AND ALL OF THE KELLAR AT THIS TIME. LOVE MELINDA MORROW AND CAMELIA MILLER-BLESSING TO ALL OF THE KELLAR FAMILY NOW AND IN THE DAYS AND YEARS TO COME. BRAD JONH KELLAR WILL RELLY BE MISSED.Vincent Reyes
GREENVILLE, TX Wednesday, July 12, 2023 I'm going to miss Brad's post after draft day saying we'll Jerry Jones didn't call to draft him and he would say we'll and now the news... prayers offeredMarsha Kuykendall
Greenville, TX Wednesday, July 12, 2023 You truly were a beautiful man who sought only to bring the stories of Hunt County to us. Your wit will always be remembered! Blessings to your sweet Vida and your beautiful family!Marsha Kuykendall!