On March 18, 1973, Albert Lorenzo Kelley was born in Henderson, TX to Forrest L. Kelley and Shirley Jean Hale Kelley.

In Albert's early education, he attended public schools in the Dallas ISD and Tatum ISD school systems. Albert attended Tatum High School where he displayed extraordinary athletic ability on the football field. He also competed in basketball and track. He received many accolades such as All District Honorable Mention and held the school record in Discus.

He continued his academic career at Kemper Military Academy in Boonville, MO, where he received an associate degree in Criminal Justice. Albert furthered his college education at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

During his time at Southwest Texas State University, he met his college sweetheart LaTonya S. Jackson outside the campus bookstore. The couple fell in love and married in 1997. To this union three beautiful children were born, Joshua Lorenzo Kelley, Taylor Ashlyn Kelley, and Brooklyn Alexis Kelley.

While residing in Houston, Texas Albert began his career in the car sales industry. He excelled as a leading car salesman, winning a multitude of awards for his charismatic ability to seal the deal. Albert sold cars at various dealerships in Houston and surrounding areas for over 20 years. In 2019, after his time in the car industry came to an end, Albert transitioned into the trucking industry to uncover a new passion.

Albert loved his family dearly, always putting an emphasis on spending quality time with those he loved.  He was a very outgoing individual, always igniting conversation and filling the room with laughter to ensure a good time was had no matter the occasion. He loved his team, the Dallas Cowboys, cooking food for his family, and driving 'big rigs" on the highway. He never met a stranger, he always had a desire for socializing and made sure people knew they could call him "Big AL".

Albert accepted Christ at the early age of six years old, being baptized at Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. His heart was always open to God's word. He ensured his children knew of the Lord's goodness and mercy to carry them throughout their lives. God gave him his utmost desire and that was to be with Him in glory. Albert transitioned to a life in eternity on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital Pearland, Texas.

Albert was preceded in death by his son Joshua L. Kelley, mother Shirley Jean Hale Kelley, sister Hammiyon Hale, mother-in-law Nellie Jackson, and grandparents Shirlee and Isaac Hale.

He leaves to cherish his memories,  his devoted wife of 26 years LaTonya S. Jackson Kelley of Manvel, Texas, and beloved daughters Taylor A. Kelley and Brooklyn A. Kelley;  father, Forrest L. Kelley of Dallas, Texas; father-in-law Ridel Jackson of Pearland, TX; sister Yammayarn Hale of Kilgore, Texas; brothers-in-law, David Jackson (Carol) of Austin, Texas, and Anthony Jackson of Los Angeles, CA;  nieces Delica Hale Kilgore, Texas, and LaKendra Hale (Rick) Longview, Texas; great nieces Za`Myia and Jazlynn Adams (who were his little princesses); nephews, Brandon McGarity and Dion Jackson; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.