James W. Kelley

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Celebrating the life of
James W. KelleyMay 30, 1924 - September 29, 2015

SAVANNAH - James William Kelley of Savannah died September 29, 2015. He was 91 years old.

Born and raised in Savannah, Mr. Kelley was the son of Francis and Elizabeth Kelley. He attended Marist Brothers School and graduated from Savannah High School. Mr. Kelley enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 18, serving in the 4th Marine Division as a radio operator during World War II. He was assigned to the Pacific Theater, where he earned the Bronze and Silver Stars. After completing his military service, Mr. Kelley returned to Savannah, where he began a career with Bell South and met and married Mary Leggett, to whom he was married for 66 years.

Mr. Kelley retired as a manager with AT&T. In retirement, he stayed active in volunteer service, including installing Lifeline emergency alert devices for Candler Hospital and lending a helping hand in many church activities at Nativity and St. Peter the Apostle parishes, among others. He served as Past National President of the 4th Marine Alumni Division, was a member for many years of the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and a member of Post 184 of the American Legion.

Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Mary L. Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Helen Kelley; nephews Joe Kelley, Sean Kelley and Balder Elmgren; nieces Ginger Best and Mary Burch; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; an aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Albert Hirt; a sister, Mary Frances Kelley; and a brother, Eugene Joseph Kelley.

A funeral mass for Mr. Kelley will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. A brief visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service. The family requests that instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Savannah or your charity of choice in memory of James W. Kelley.

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My deepest condolences to my Aunt Mary.Our prayers are with you. Joy and Greg

- Gregory Elmgren, Richmond Hill , Ga

Our deepest condolences...Maggie Raidart & Kathie Bissett

- Raidart/Bissett, Savannah, GA

Mary, So sorry to hear about James. He was truly a very sweet man and will be greatly missed. You will continue to be in my prayers.

- Kathie Bissett, Savannah, GA

I would like to express my condolences to the family of Mr. Kelley. No doubt many will feel the loss of such a dear loved one. May you all find comfort in the loving promise found at Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA

Our deepest sympathy

- Jack Bracewell Jr and family, Summerville, SC

Tim, Helen, Joe, & Jo, I am so sorry for what you are going through now. I wish I had had the pleasure of meeting Uncle James in person. I feel like I know him vicariously. What a wonderful man! May he rest in peace. I am keeping all of you and Aunt Mary too in my thoughts and prayers.

- Lynn Hailey Turner, Rockledge, , Florida

So sorry for your loss....What a wonderful person for the world to have lost. Uncle James I know you are with your family please give my dad a hug for me...and tell everyone how much we have missed them. Love to you Timmy.

- Ginger Best, St Petersburg, Fl

So sorry for your loss. My Dad also died at 91 years old in 2012, served in the Army was in the Pacific in WWII, and earned the Bronze star. So proud of them! My Dad will welcome him to heaven with open arms.

- Janiece Creasy, Roswell, Ga