He was born Sept. 2, 1918, in Calhoun Co., a son to the late Harley and Arzona Kelley. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in WWII. Following his service he was Plant Manager at Union Carbide, with over 30 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church since the early 1950s.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Kelley, brothers, Harold Kelley and Dr. Robert Kelley, and sisters, Pat Eckels, Dorothy Eckert, and Rata Bell Hall.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas Kelley (Dottie) of Cave Creek, AZ, David Kelley of Vincent, OH, and Mark Kelley (Melody) of Louisville, TX, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, and many other extended family and friends.
Service will be Thurs., January 23, 2014, 11 am at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Rich McClure officiating. Entombment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens with Veterans Rites by American Legion Post 15.
Visitation will be Wed., January 22, 2014, from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sunsetparkersburg.com.
