We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Walter Kelly Jr, father of WWE announcer Byron Saxton.

This is very sad news and at this time we don’t have much information concerning his passing.

WWE Commentator Bryon Saxton shared some devastating news on Twitter today. Saxton posted that his father, Walter Kelly Jr passed away.

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Byron Saxton break the sad word that his father has passed away. According to Saxton his father, Walter Kelly Jr., said has a Master Sergeant in the Marines.

Saxton made this announcement with some pictures he posted of his father along with some very touching words of tribute.

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In his post, Saxton wrote Marine Corps Master Sergeant, Loving Husband, and My Dad & Hero. Walter Kelly Jr 1937-2019. He also shared two photos.

Our thoughts go out to Byron Saxton, his family, and everyone else involved in this sad situation. Hopefully, there will be much happier days to come as the memories of his father remain.

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It is unknown whether Saxton will be working television this week in his usual commentary duties on SmackDown Live.

1) Marine Corps Master Sergeant
2)Loving Husband
3)My Dad & My Hero
Walter Kelly Jr
1937-2019 pic.twitter.com/Rd85qVsSmL

— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) July 21, 2019

No further details were made available. On behalf of wrestlingnewsplus.com, our condolences to Mr. Kelly’s family and friends.