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James Kelly Obituary
Ionia: Sept. 15, 2008, age 84. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Madafferi Kelly; 3 stepchildren, Mary Beth Rathbun (Jim DiProspro) of Greece, Michael (Peggy) Madafferi of Ionia, Peter (Lisa) Madafferi of IN; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Key (Cricket) Kelly of TN, Tim (Elizabeth) Kelly of AL; 2 sisters, Jimmie Nell Lynch, Anne Kelly both of TN; dear friend, Nancy Baker of Bloomfield; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
Friends may call tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4-7 P.M.at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 2 South Ave. E. Bloomfield. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11AM at First United Methodist Church, 2120 Elton Rd., Ionia. Interment will be in Millers Corners Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Ionia, P.O. Box 8, Ionia, NY 14475.
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key kelley
September 18, 2008
James I miss you and I will always love you. I love you brother. I will keep the family in my prayers.
I ask my cousin to sign the book for me. (brenda lamb)
Key and Cricket Kelley
brenda lamb
September 16, 2008
My mother and James was First cousin. Key called to give the news about James. I am very sorry about your loss. I always enjoyed our phone calls. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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