Kelly Grubbs Obituary
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Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12PM – 1PM at Mangum Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1PM at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Kelly grew up in Center, Texas. He graduated from Center High School Class of 1968. He was proud to have been part of the Center Roughrider football team during his high school years. He was one of seven children.
He is survived by his brothers,
Gary Grubbs
Paul Grubbs
Richard Grubbs Jr.
Fred Grubbs
Sisters,
Joy Austin and husband James
Tammy Grubbs Malek and husband Cliff
Numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family that will miss him.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Tommye Grubbs; grandparents, Fred Ashford and Alice Grubbs, Paul and Nina Mae Duke; and two aunts.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and entire staff at Texas Care & Independent Living Group Home, LBJ Hospital, and Houston Hospice for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Kelly over the past weeks, months, and years. Your dedication and support have meant so much during this time.
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