NEW SPRINGFIELD – Alvin D. Kelley Jr., 81, passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.He was born August 24, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of the late Alvin D. and Mary (Schultz) Kelley Sr.He retired from the Isley Rivers Construction Company, where he worked as a carpenter for many years. He loved all aspects of the fine art of building throughout his life. Alvin will be fondly remembered by his woodworking projects and the building of their home. He enjoyed bird-watching. He and Nancy liked to travel by car to visit various places but had special interest in antique car and train museums.He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy A. Henry, whom he married in January 1957; his sons, Brian L. Kelley of Austintown, David A. (Lois) Kelley of Walterboro, S.C., Bradley S. (Monica) Kelley of Greenville, PA, and Shawn P. Kelley of New Springfield; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Carl Theodore "Ted" (Darlene) Kelley of New Waterford and Janice (Charlie) Rutledge of East Palestine.Per Alvin's request, there will be no services or calling hours.Arrangements are being handled by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services in Salem.