James Kelly's Obituary
James Kelly, 88, passed away on May 16, 2012. Mr. Kelly was born April 7, 1924. He was retired from Tennessee Department of Human Services Welfare Division after 30 years. was a WWII Army Air Force Veteran, an Assistant Bowling Coach for Harding Academy, and 17 year participant in Senior Olymics. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Edith S. Kelly (passed April 1, 1995) and is survived by his son, Kevin C. Kelly (Tonya W.) of Memphis; and grandson, Bryan J. Kelly (Sarah H.) of Benbrook, TX and longtime companion, Margie Johnstone. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 18, from 5 until 7 p.m., at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home in the Fireside Chapel, with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Harding Academy Memphis. Memorial Park Funeral Home, “Behind the stone wall”, 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com
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