Charles Howard "Charlie" Kelty, age 69 of Holy Cross, passed away February 9, 2021 at his home. He was born February 26, 1951 in Manton. He retired from Jim Beam Distillery after 37 years of service. He was a Catholic and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Kelty and Alice Genevieve McIntyre Mattingly; his stepfather, Joseph Miles "Shots" Mattingly; two sisters, Betsy Mattingly and Barbara Donahue. one half-brother, James "Little Jimmy" Mattingly.

Survivors include two sons, Gabriel and William Kelty, both of Holy Cross; two sisters, Judy Nalley (Borgie) and Dorothy Marshall (Joseph T.) all of Bardstown; three half-sisters, Cathy Mattingly and Lillie Pettit (Mickey) all of Bardstown and Sheila Carrico (Richard) of Lawrenceburg; two half-brothers, Glenn Mattingly (Tonya) of Waddy and Kenny Mattingly (Carol) of Holy Cross; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Non-ceremonial cremation was chosen. Mattingly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.