John Kelso: Waiter, Garbageman, Mattress Store Mascot, Humor Columnist

Capturing the spirit of Austin since 1977

In most cases, it would be offensive to describe someone who has just passed away as a member of a “dying breed.” But we have a feeling John Kelso would have been OK with that description.

Kelso, a longtime and beloved humor columnist for the Austin American-Statesman, died Friday from complications sustained after a fall.

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