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Otis Kelley

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

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Otis Kelley Obituary

Otis Eugene Kelley, age 78, of McDonough, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, He was born in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Hartridge Judge and Elizabeth Cornelia McCall Kelley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy Kelley and his brothers, David Kelley and Bruce Kelley.

Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Peggy Kelley; children, Arleen (Allen) Nixon of Riverdale, Barry (Nancy) Kelley of Temple, Terry (Robin) Kelley of McDonough; grandchildren, Tonya (Eric) English of Temple, Paul (Kesha) Nuckols of Riverdale, Jeff (Skyla) Kelley of Villa Rica and Jarrett Kelley of McDonough; great-grandchildren, Brianna, Gracie, Ashlyn, Adalyn and Elijah; sister, Ruth (Billy) Adkinson of Oxford; step-grandchildren, Chris (Jen) McElhannon of McDonough, Jacob Scott of Locust Grove and Wendie Scott of Locust Grove; step great-grandchildren, Aidan, Alex, Jace, Blake, Ashton, Halie and Noah.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Darrell Hayes and Barry Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, April 13, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414. Kelley, Otis

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2018.

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Pam Hester

May 4, 2018

Mr Kelley was such a large part of our youth. It is with sad hearts that we mourn the loss of his spirit on earth. It is with lighter hearts that we know he is walking the streets of gold with his saviour.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his family during this time.
Rickey and Pam (Ashe) Hester

White-Atl.

April 16, 2018

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Otis.May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort. Matt 5:4.

david smith

April 14, 2018

sending prayers to family

April 14, 2018

I'm so very sorry for your loss. May tbe God of all comfort, comfort you in this time of need.

White-Atl.

April 14, 2018

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Otis.May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort. Matt 5:4.

Ronald & Anna Smith

April 13, 2018

To all the Kelley family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of loss but just remember that he is walking with Jesus on the streets of Gold were one day we will all meet him there.

THE ITSONS

April 13, 2018

we will miss you very much. you were a great friend and neighbor.

Tim & Sheryl Houska

April 12, 2018

Mrs. Kelley, Barry, Nancy and to all of the family, Our deepest condolences to all of you. We are so very sorry for our loss. May the peace of God surround all of you and may the Lord hold all of you close. Heaven has gained another angel and you can rejoice in knowing that you will see him again. Love to all of you.

The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors

April 14, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Apr

13

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors - East Chapel

2580 Hwy 42 N, McDonough, GA 30253

Apr

14

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors - East Chapel

2580 Hwy 42 N, McDonough, GA 30253

Apr

14

Interment

Sherwood Memorial Park

GA

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2580 Hwy 42 N, McDonough, GA 30253

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