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James Kellum Obituary
He was born on April 4,1936, in Gloucester, Va., son of the late Bud and Susie Kellum.
Joe was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, hunting, horseshoes and working on the water.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 17 years, Harriet Floyd Kellum, three devoted children, Charles L. Kellum, Anita K. Cecil and Deborah S. Todd; two loving stepsons, Jimmy and Tommy Coleman; nine grandchildren, Angela Lawson, Wayne Todd, Shane Todd, Shanen Cecil, Scott Cecil, Cody Coleman, Trey Coleman, Katelyn Coleman, and Storm Coleman; two brothers, Raymond and wife, Dorothy Kellum, Steve and wife, Dale Kellum; two sisters, Cookie Smith and Beulah Colon.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery, Susan, Va.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd. Suite 102A, Newport News, VA 23606 or to the Arthritis Foundation, 3805 Cutshaw Ave. Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Kellum
June 21, 2009
Dear Charlie, Anita and Debbie,
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. It is so wild that it's the same date that my mom passed away... in 1995. And Charlie was the last phone call I took the day my mom passed....
I remember your dad as being a little on the 'crusty' side but my dad was the same so I always felt right at home when I was at your place!
I think of you all so often - I have so many great memories of you and Matthews, VA. Please know that I love you guys and you're all in my prayers tonight.
Blessings,
Jean
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Becky Williams
May 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all. May everyone find comfort in the wonderful memories that we carry. And hope that he may find a seat at the heavenly poker table.
Jackie (solomon) Wake
May 20, 2009
Anita, Harriet and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been years since I have seen Joe but I will always remeber him standing behind us laughing and cheering us on at the bowlign alley. I will continue to keep you'll in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Betty Brown
May 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fred Ryan
May 20, 2009
Harriet and Family, sorry to hear about your great loss, our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the Family in these sad times, may GOD be with you all during this period.
Phyllis & Freddie
Linda Enger
May 19, 2009
Harriet,
I don't know if you remember me, but I remember you and Joe Boy very well from Thousand Trails. One of my favorite memories is of Joe Boy with his little squirrel friend who would climb up his back and sit on his shoulder, reaching into his pocket for peanuts. And of course there were his wonderful stories, his mean horseshoe skills, and his very true friendship! My sympathies are with you and your family.
Tracy & JW Brightwell
May 19, 2009
Harriet & Family,
We want to extend our deepest condolences to you during your time of loss. Having known him as a child at Thousand Trails through our move to Bush Park I will miss him! JW and I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that Joe Boy is with the Lord and not in pain or suffering. May you feel His presence in your lives daily, His hand comforting and guiding you, and continue to be filled with wonderful memories of such a great person. We will miss seeing him cruise through Bush Park, hearing his laugh, and listening to the stories he always had to share. Our hearts go out to you during this time.
Jimmy & Rita Cottle
May 19, 2009
Harriet,We are so sorry to hear about Joe.We will always remember the good times we have had together. Our prayers are with you and family at this time.
Robert&Becky Gemmill
May 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Debbie, during this terrible time.
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