David Wayne Kelsey, 55, of Hallettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2012. He was at home, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. David was born on January 19, 1957 in Fredericksburg, Texas, but had lived in Hallettsville about 16 years. He was known to many through his work with Soul Joy Records, which he founded and was based on a vision of "Ministry through Music". David's love of God and of his family were his priorities in life, and he will be greatly missed.

David is survived by his wife Brenda Kelsey, by David's two sons from his first marriage, Michael Kelsey, and Christopher Kelsey & wife Tanya and their daughters, Natasha and Sabreena; and by Brenda's three children, who David loved and considered as his own, Sarah, James and Justin Griggs, all of Hallettsville. Also surviving David is his mother, Victoria Sultemeier of Mason, Texas & step-father Victor and all of their children; Edward Sultemeier, Kathy Hall & husband Dan, Peggy Sagebeil & husband Mike, Pam Wilke & husband Karl, Laura Megee & husband Cris. David's other surviving siblings on his father's side; Susan Schade, Connie Hoppenwrath, Sharon Chancy, John Kelsey and Kathy Davidson. Also surviving David are Brenda's parents, Ervin & Cathey Buchta of Garwood, Texas, and his spiritual mother Virginia Flathmann of Hallettsville.

David was preceded in death by: his father Wayne Elyn Kelsey; Uncle Victor Nugent; and grandparents, John & Gretchen Nugent.

Funeral Service: 10 am, Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville. Visitation: 4 pm, Friday at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. Alton Pohl. Pallbearers: Billy Nugent, Greg Pigg, Victor Sultemeier, Ervin Buchta, Thomas Buchta, David Buchta, and Vince Melnar. Honorary Pallbearers: Brother Ed Peyer and Royce Heinmann. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery. Memorials (In Lieu of Flowers): David Kelsey Memorial Fund, Prosperity Bank of Hallettsville.