Dear Sisters and Brothers of Jerry:  

I did not come to Jerry's funeral service  - do not think anyone let me know at the time- but I did sign up for "Remembrance Day "  at some point.  I do not check my email every day, so missed it on April 7, 2024.

I have many fond memories of coming to your home on Hwy 183 in my childhood, playing hide-n-seek  and laughing a lot together as we ate good food.    I remember one of you nicknamed my Mama
 "Ole Silly "

Would love to have notes back from any of you who read this.

Doris Chalmers Nichols

Dad,
It was an honor to work for you! I love and miss you!

Kelley Family:
I pray that our loving Heavenly Father will comfort you all as only He can.
Milton Mauldin
John 14:

Bro. Jerry Kelley was a friend to all.  He was so nice to the young children of our church.  When he would walk by them.... he would give them all (at different times) a little bit of money from his pocket.  Children loved it.  I'll never forget the last Sunday morning in church when I seen him, and his smile.  Bro. Kelley was from the old school and reminded me so much, of my dad, who was brought up the same way.   Thank God for memories!
He has a jump on us Christians. I hope to be there soon for a big reunion, with all our family gone home.  Much love to the family.  

Ben, Junise & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your dad. May God grant you much peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks. 


I count Jerry Kelly as one of my good friends. I was his pastor at one time but I also worked for him too.  I have always deeply appreciated how he helped us in time of need, and more than once. Memories will stay with me of his kindness and support. Praying for his family!

So sorry for your loss. May our Lord give you comfort at this time. We will be praying for you. Donny and Lynda Robinson

I have many fond memories of Jerry Kelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Meg, Benny, Mike, Janice, The grandchildren and great grandchildren.  God will be with you during this sad and  difficult time

Greg and Camilla cater

My  brother  shared  his emotions. I am  an understudy. I will  keep him. 

We always enjoyed going to school and other places with Jerry he was a lot of fun. Our prayers will be with your family I pray 🙏 God will bless each of you and keep his hand in each of you. 

To Omega and your children and grandchildren;   and to all Jerry's brothers and sisters:

I have fond memories of many happy times together at Allen and Edith's house when we were growing up, playing outside and eating together.  Last time I saw Jerry was at Bethel  Presbyterian when  quite a few of you came to the Taylor reunion there 6-8 years ago.  I was glad to read of his faith in Christ and his generous behavior with neighbors and co-workers.  

Praying for God's comfort for each of you. 



Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and several family members have been my friends for many years. He talked to me often about how much he loved his family. He always brought eggs by and they were always the best because I knew he gave them to us with sincere compassion from his heart. He would say these are for you and your husband. Enjoy! Mrs. Kelley you too have always been so sweet and humble. Please let me know if you need anything and you and the family will be in our prayers. Love y’all. 

We have many fond memories of Jerry Kelley from their past years. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the difficult days ahead.  Wish we could be there. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. 
Love Sandy & Mike McAloon

Worked for Mr Kelley 11 years he was not only my boss he was my friend he will be dearly missed 

Maurice and family, so sorry to year about your brother. Sending love and prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. 

So sorry to hear of Bro. Kelly’s passing. Pray Gods great blessings of comfort and peace during this time of bereavement.  God bless.

The Kelly Family is in our thoughts and prayers! Jerry was a Friend & Brother in Christ and a wonderful neighbor to our parents! May the Lord Comfort you!

Allen Kelley

Edith White Kelley

Omega Dyar Kelley

Ben Kelley Jr. (Joyce)

Michael Kelley (Jenny)

Junise Stracener

Milton Kelley

Maurice Kelley

Randall Kelley

Milas Kelley

Rita Kelley

Donna Jean Smith

Linda Remillard

Kenneth Kelley

Deborah Rhodes (Matt)

Levi Kelley (Deidra)

Erin Ellison (Kirk)

Heather Medlin

Titus Stracener (Corina)

Angela Avant (Bradly)

Annabeth Rhodes

Acen Kelley

Azariah Kelley

Hart Ellison

Maggie Ellison

OBITUARY

Jerry Benjamin Kelley Sr.

May 18, 1940 – April 7, 2020

Dillard Memorial Funeral Home

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