James Howard Kelley was born on August 8, 1945 in Columbia TN to the late Claude Kelley and Emma McCoy Kelley Hale, and departed this life on September 9, 2022 at the age of 77.

Mr. Kelley spent most of his adult life caring for his mother at the home they shared.

Survivors include his sisters, Margaret Delong, and Nancy Spann, and a brother, Gene Hale, along with other family and friends.

Graveside Services will be held 17 Sept 2022 at 11:00 AM  at Charles L Nickell Memorial Park, Centerville, TN.