Lance Allen Crelly

Lance Allen Crelly, 49, passed away May 11, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee. Though Lance left this life tragically, he was able to be an organ donor, giving the gift of life to others.

He was born on July 6, 1975, in Mobridge, South Dakota, the son of Mike and Dail Crelly.

Lance was a 1994 high school graduate from Fairview, Oklahoma. After graduation, he worked for a short time before joining the Navy. Once returning home from the Navy, he worked on ranches, oil rigs, and putting up metal buildings. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hanging out with his friends.

He is survived by his mother, Dail (Rodney); a brother, Dusty (Lecy); a sister, Marti (Gary); a daughter, Jacklyn; three sons, Braden, Ryan, and Jonathon; his fiancée, Mary, and her beautiful family; two nieces; and five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mike; his grandparents; 3 uncles; and one cousin.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, donations may be made through the link attached at <https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org>, or please send in care of Dail Crelly, 223 E. 16th St., Larned, KS 67550.