James E. Kelly, 70, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2015. He was born on August 28, 1944 to the late Howard Kelly and Mildred (Bosley) Kelly in Baltimore, MD. He was a woodworker by trade and served in the Marine Corp.

James is also preceded in death by his brother, William Kelly; sisters, Shirley Kelly, Dolores Gines, and Doris Burlingame.

Family left to honor his memory is son, James Kelly Jr. of Corvallis, Oregon; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

James enjoyed spending time with family and loved his dog, Philo. He also studied his ancestors and enjoyed searching through old cemeteries to locate family. He also spent time collecting coins.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 at Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home at 378 Flatwoods Corner Rd. in Flatwoods, WV 26621. Funeral Services will follow visitation at 1:00p.m at Stockert-Paletti Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Beatty officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Exchange, WV.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be shared with the family at stockert-paletti.com.

The Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home of Flatwoods is honored to be serving the Kelly Family.