Jerry Kelley

January 8, 2013

Jerry Kelley, a 67 year old resident of Jay, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2013, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on January 7, 1945, to Perry Kelley and Bessie Chavis. Jerry retired from Exxon/Mobil after 32 years of service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Myrtle Lee Diamond, Mary Bovia and Shirley Tidwell; and two brothers, Houston Kelly and Wayne Kelley.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Walterene Chancery Kelley; one daughter, Kathy Kelley Petersen; one son, Jerry Randall Kelley II; two grandsons, Michael Kelley and Dylan Kelley and one granddog, Cricket; three sisters, Paula Whitfield (Frank), Ann West (Ben), and Joan Struebing (Jeff); and three brothers, James Kelley (Jean), Buck Kelley (Glenda) and Tink Kelley (Annie Ruth).

The family will receive friends at Jay Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, from 6 p.m until 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Cora Baptist Church on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Cora Baptist Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Dr. Jeff Kelley, Cliff Brown, Justin Duncan, Benjie West, Michael Morgan, Jeff Struebing, Mike Kelley, and Brenton Kelley.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Jerry Kelley”

  1. BARBARA DYCUS on January 10th, 2013 11:12 am

    Mr. Jerry we will dearly miss you. Hugs to you Ms. Walterene, Kathy, and the rest of the family.

    Tom, Barb & Brianna.

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