James E. Kelley

James E. Kelley Sr 74, of Church Hill TN (formally of Washington Pa) passed away on February 6th 2025 at Ballad Hospice House(Bristol TN) Jim was born on April 19th, 1950 in Washington Hospital son of late Edward M, Kelley Sr and Dixie (Naylor) Kelley.

Jim in his early years was an avid hunter in which he hosted family and friends at the farm for a true country experience. He also traveled on shark fishing trips with his Dad and brothers. Jim also played the bass and sang in a local country band. He was always a very hard worker. He was a truck driver for many years, up until he was unable to travel. He would end up retiring from Kellington Protection Services which was Security for the gas wells.(Washington Pa)

[Jim] is survived by his loving wife Kathy of 57 1/2 years (married August 20th, 1967) ‘Hon, all I have left is our love and memories to treasure. You are loved beyond words, and missed beyond any measure.’

His son Daniel(Christine)Kelley of Church Hill TN. 4 Grand Daughters: Kimberly(Steph)Kerns of Church Hill, TN, Jessica(Chance-son-)Kelley of Church Hill, TN, Jenna(Joe)Jenkins of Ohio, and Courtney Kelley of New Mexico. 2 Grandsons: James E. (Amy)Kelley the 3rd of Washington Pa, and Dawson Lee Marquis of Washington Pa. 7 great grandchildren: Chance, Levi, Braylon, Elijah, Nevaeh, Julia, and Savage. His sister Shirley Travers of Old Town FL, 3 brothers Edward(Butch)(Sherry)Kelley of Ashland, Ohio. Tom(Deb)Kelley of Washington, Pa, and Rodger Kelley of Washington, Pa. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jim was preceded in death by an infant son Bryan E. Kelley, oldest son James E. Kelley Jr. Daughter Kathleen Harner. Brothers Carl, Paul,Ronald, and Wayne McCartney. Infant brother Bobby and Infant sister Joyce.

At the request of the family, service/celebration of life will be held at a later date. Special thoughts from friends and family can be sent to the Kelley family at 244 Shipley Rd Lot 25 Church Hill TN 37642

*Someone is Missing*

‘Let this be a reminder,

That someone is missing today,

Someone our heart’s still hold onto,

As we travel along life’s way.

Someone who made life special.

For all those who gather here, someone who won’t be forgotten, but cherished from year to year. And now as we pause to remember, let us all recall, how dearly each of us loved him, and oh how he loved us all.’ (GeniesPoems)

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