Patrick Michael Kelley, 67, of Mocksville, North Carolina, died on January 7, 2022, after suffering a gunshot wound at his home on 175 Crabtree Road. Deputies from the Davie County Sheriff’s Office were called to a disturbance that afternoon; Patrick was found at the scene and pronounced dead. Authorities described the death as resulting from what is believed to be an accidental shooting and said the incident is being investigated as a possible accident. No arrests, suspects, or further details about the circumstances have been released.

Kelley was born April 13, 1954, in Stuttgart, Germany, was a U.S. Army veteran, and was active in ministry through music. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Catherine Helen Micelli Kelley, six children — Matthew, Mark, Adam, Jason Boley, April Ireland, and Miranda Hill — siblings Donna, Michael Patrick, and Craig Kelley, and numerous grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Are there readers who knew Patrick or who have information about what happened that afternoon?