Mr. Raymond Kelley, age 82, of Dowelltown left his earthly home and entered into the Lords eternal presence on Sunday, April 16.
He was a Baptist pastor having graduated from Fort Worth Seminary. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Association and a hobby carpenter as well. He was also a proud member of Dry Creek Baptist Church.
He was born on January 25, 1941 in Dyersburg, TN to his parents, Raymond and Evelyn Kelley, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was a grandson, Brennan Kelley.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sharon Jones Kelley of Dowelltown; five children, Terry (Kristen) Reese of Dallas, GA, Anthony (Karen) Kelley of Huntsville, AL, James Reese (John Kennedy) of Dallas, GA, Anessa (Jason) Ladd of Dyersburg, TN, and Donny (Laura) Kelley of Mt. Juliet; 14 grandchildren, Brandtly, Casey, Brycen, Chase, Elizabeth, Alex, Mason, Julia, Jack, Keegan, Brady, Kennedy, Ava, and Emma; brothers, Danny and Tommy; sisters, Kay and JoAnn; sisters-in-law, Barbara, Lorna, and Pat; very dear friends, John Meers and Emmitt Atkins; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive.
The family has chosen cremation to honor Mr. Kelley's wishes. A memorial service will be held at Dry Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, May 13 at 1pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Smithville Review
(Smithville, Tenn.)
May 3, 2023