James David
Kelley, born in Paducah, Ky on November 16, 1948 to Edward & Wilma
Kelley. He has two daughters: Nicole (Quincy) Cressler of West
Paducah, and Teri Jo Passantante of Northridge, California.
He has 4 grandchildren:
Dalton, Brayden, Trace and his favorite granddaughter: Simiya. Over his
lifetime, he was an avid duck hunter at the Yancy Place in Monkeys Eyebrow
Hunting Area, and all over Ballard County. He also owned and operated The
Shirt Shack and at the Heath mall for over 40 years.
He was married to Debbie just
days shy of 40 years. Together they ran The Shirt Shack Beach Shop in
Grand Rivers, Kentucky for 39 years.
He attended Heath High School
where he excelled in the band and on the basketball team.
Retiring in the last few
years allowed him to spend more time with Simiya, fishing and sitting on the
porch. They had a special bond that she will forever cherish.
in lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, P.O. Box 241 Harborcreek, PA
16421.
Online condolences may be left at www.kgfuneral.com
--Obituary Submitted by Family
