Elijah Leon Kelly

Elijah Leon Kelly, 19, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died January 3, 2015 as a result of heart failure. He was born March 11, 1995 in Carson City, Nevada and raised by his grandmother Bonnie Greene, who preceded him in death. Elijah attended Legacy High School in North Las Vegas and graduated from Basic High School in Henderson in 2013. While in high school he was active in sports, choir, and Project WE. He was currently enrolled at Salt Lake Community College majoring in biology as he planned to work in the medical field. He worked as a CNA and volunteered at the University of Utah Cardiology Lab.  He spent time volunteering with UNICEF as well as helping others in the community. He was a passionate Saints, Heat and Utes fan and will continue cheering on his favorite teams. He continuously shared with the world how someday he would play in the NFL or NBA. Despite life's obstacles he never gave up on his dreams and always wore a smile through it all.

Elijah is survived by Kevin and Brianne Combs, and their children Jeremiah, Desiree, Mattea, and Austin, Dan and Amanda Weishar, and their children Daniel and Rosie, his brother Jayden, and many other relatives and loving friends. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Holbrook Mortuary in Salt Lake City. The funeral will be held on Friday January 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2280 S 300 E. A viewing will take place prior to the service from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. On line memories and tributes can be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com