Mr. James Dallas (Jim/Jimmy) Kelly, 72, of Murray, died Tuesday, January, 26, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. He was born April 28, 1948 to Jack Kelly and Geraldine Runyon of Murray.
He attended Murray State University and was a life-long farmer who had an amazing work ethic. He loved sports, reminiscing about his days of playing and watching his kids play.. He also enjoyed cheering for MSU basketball and the Buffalo Bills. He was a regular fixture at the Hih Burger, loved to tell a story or joke to anyone who would listen, had a love for gospel and country music and enjoyed attending concerts with his family. He will be remembered for his very deep love for his family, friends, God, his generosity, sense of humor, and his wonderful smile.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Penny Todd of Murray, grandparents, and beloved uncles Toby Runyon, Sherman Runyon, Willis Runyon and Joe Kelly.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Dr. Joetta Harlow Kelly of Glasgow, KY who he married on November 1, 1986 and his three children, Benji Kelly of Campbellsville, KY, his wife Kellie and daughter Katelyn; Abby Kelly of Murray and Joseph Kelly also of Murray, his wife Rachel and daughters Chloe, Stacy, Alyssa and Amelia. He is also survived by his brother Dan Kelly of Murray, his wife Carol; sister Glenda Rowlett of Murray, her husband Don; sister Kathey Hurt of Murray, her husband Harold, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at Hardin Baptist Church on Saturday, January 30th at 1 pm with Bro. Ricky Cunningham and Bro. Boyd Smith officiating. Visitation will be at Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home from 5-7 pm, Friday, January 29th as well as prior to the service at Hardin Baptist from 11-1 on Saturday the 30th.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jim and Joetta Kelly scholarship fund at Campbellsville University c/o 1 University Drive, UPO 784, Campbellsville, KY 42718, or the Jim Kelly Agriculture Scholarship at Murray State University c/o Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.
Social distancing and sanitation practices including masks will be applied at both locations.
Online condolences: www.yorkfuneralhome.com
Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements