Samuel Elmo Kelley
Samuel Elmo Kelley, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at his home. He was a faithful member of First Freewill Baptist Church. He was retired from Rhyne Lumber Company (Newport Builders). He was a carpenter and an electrician by trade.
He was preceded in death by his parents Andy and Myrtle Woody Kelley, brothers Tom Kelley and Junior Kelley, sisters Lena Cogdill, Leona Cogdill and Delma Rodgers.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janie Louise Dalton Kelley, brothers Walker Kelley (Frances) of Del Rio, Don Kelley (Ruth) of Del Rio, Fred Kelley (Cora Mae) of Del Rio, sister Tula Moore of White Pine. He will be missed by several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Resthaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Rev. Eddie Young officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 prior to the service.
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November 7th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
We are so sorry for you loss. May God Bless You All In your time of loss and sorrow! He is at peace now but will always be a guardian angel by your sides daily!!!!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers and we Love You All Dearly!!! Please call on us if you need anything at any time!!!!
November 7th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Janie, my thoughts and prayers are with you now. I didn’t realize he had passed on until this morning. He was very special and I will really miss him. So sorry, Nancy & Bobby Swanger
November 9th, 2009 at 7:55 am
I will always have fond memories of “Emeo” . When he and Doc Thomas worked together they keep people straight. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Just remember he will be looking down and keeping an eye on everything. With love Linda Kay Thomas Gregg and Kim Gregg.
November 9th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Uncle Elmo was a graceful,vibrant and fun uncle! He was the best at always playing with us when I was a kid! At a moments notice he would go down the store near Mammow’s and get me some candy. I am deeply saddend by his passing but I will always hold my treasured memories of Uncle Elmo–he was the best! Aunt Louise I am so sorry and hope that the fond memories and your love for Uncle Elmo will comfort and guide you in the days ahead.