Born November 30, 1922 in Llano County, Texas and went home to meet the Lord on July 4, 2021 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 98. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents Winchester and Bricy Kelso, infant son James Jr., daughter Tonja Rigby and son-in-law Allen Manning. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 74 years Rama Kelso, daughter Teena Kelso-Manning, granddaughter Cynthia Otterson and husband Vic, grandson Michael Rigby, great grandchildren Cheyenne, Kyler, Cage, Elizabeth and Bradley, great great grandchildren Silas and Klarissa Mae, brother Herbert "Red" Kelso and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members, church family and friends.
He is a man who truly loved his family and his family loved him and knew they could call on him for support at any time. He also loved his church family in the Lord as he knew we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.
In Jimmy's lifetime he served the Lord faithfully in 5 Dallas area churches. He served as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Director and Usher whenever called on. He also served his Country with Pride, Honor and Dignity while serving in the United States Coast Guard. The family takes great pride in knowing that he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior walking on streets of pure gold at this very moment.
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