George H. Kelley Jr.

George H. Kelley Jr.

George Kelley Obituary

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President & Owner of Kelley Appliance Center MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. George Kelley Jr. age 75, husband of Joyce Kelley entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday June 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held today, Saturday July 1, 2006 at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. C.W. Edwards, Rev. Sonny Jones, and Rev. Pierce Norman officiating. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Joyce Kelley; one son, Rusty Kelley and his wife, Tina of Evans; one daughter, Debbie Zapata and her husband, Mike of Evans; three grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon and Kelley Zapata. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mr. Kelley was a lifetime residence of Evans, and graduated from Evans High School in 1948. He served two years in the U.S. Army. George was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, he was president and owner of Kelley Appliance Center since1962. President of Martinez Community Club for the past 38 years. He built the 1st Senior League ballfield and sponsored many teams, and now Kelley Park is named in his honor. He was a member of Augusta Homebuilders Association, a member of Columbia County Merchants Association serving several terms as president, and served as fair chairman for several years, lifetime director. Mr. Kelley served on Columbia County Board of Education for 8 years, and a member of the Columbia County Game & Fish Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MCG Foundation, Kidney Transplant 1120 15th street room BA 4407 Augusta, GA. 30912 or to Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church @ 5555 Hereford Farm Rd. Evans, GA. 30809 Honorary pallbearers will be the Columbia County Merchants Association Board of Directors, Ben Ivey, Mike Zapata, Stanley Crozier, Billy Becton, Ted Lane, Alvin Postell, Graham Ellison, Forrest Maddox, Pam Randall, George Sleister, Bobby Herrington. Active pallbearers will be, Mickey Agner, Keith Partridge, Alvin Percival, Bryant Percival, Stanley Percival, and Jeff Wilson. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, Ga. 30809, 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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July 4, 2006

Dr and Mrs. Ronald Jowers posted to the memorial.

July 3, 2006

Vicki Adams posted to the memorial.

July 1, 2006

john reese posted to the memorial.

Dr and Mrs. Ronald Jowers

July 4, 2006

Mrs. Kelley, Ronald and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Mr. Kelley was always so friendly and a very nice gentleman. Our love and prayers, Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Jowers

Vicki Adams

July 3, 2006

Dear Kelley Family,



From the Adele Baston Adams family I would like to extend condolences to each one of you. Your family lived near my Uncle Billy and Aunt Catherine, so I have known of you for years. In fact, Bobbie, Glenda, and I ran into Debbie just over a week ago.



I know how tough this is for each of you as I am still in the grieving process after losing Mom (Dell Adams). I empathize with you at this time and pray for God to provide peace and comfort.



Vicki Adams Bonner

john reese

July 1, 2006

Our thoughts are with the family,george was a good,good man.



John & Inez Reese

Sandy and Larry Gray

July 1, 2006

Dear Joyce, Debbie, and Rusty; I am writing to let you know that the GEE (Dot and Julian) family, along with me and Larry, and my brother Mike and his family always knew George was a good man. Also, since I married Larry Gray, I speak for all of the Johnny and Annell & kids won't be in town, but were so saddened by the news, and we will ALL keep you nearby in our prayers.

Bob Beckham

July 1, 2006

Susan and I extend our sympathy to the Kelly family.

Robert Fagan

June 30, 2006

Deepest sympathy. Mr Kelley will be missed.

Jane Wells

June 30, 2006

Debbie,

I just heard of your father's death and wanted to express my sympathy to you, Mike and the kids.

Although I did not personally know your father, I can see that he was much loved and will be missed by many. You can take heart in knowing that you will one day be reunited when we move to our heavenly home that the Lord has promised. Please accept my heart felt sympathy.

Sincerely, Jane E. Wells

Barb Gilmore

June 30, 2006

Rusty and Family,



You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ed Ferrang

June 30, 2006

Please accept our condolence on your loss. We will miss him at the Merchants Association.

THE MARTIN FAMILY

June 30, 2006

OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

Martin Morris

June 30, 2006

Deepest sympathy, Martin Morris,Sr.

Jim and Barbara Lewis

June 30, 2006

Joyce,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of George.



Jim and BArbara Lewis

DAVIS APPLIANCE & EMPLOYEES

June 30, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WENDI KNOX

June 30, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jean Roberts

June 30, 2006

Joyce,Rusty&Debbie, What a wonderful man! I will always remember his smile. I can see him

leaning on an appliance talking or

at the lake frying fish. He always

made me feel like I was still one

of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely, Jean

Jimmy Best

June 30, 2006

Joyce, Debbie, and Rusty,

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you with the passing of Mr. Kelley. George has been a "father" figure for me for many years. He was the consummate family man, he loved his family and friends with all his heart. I saw him frequently when I played Senior League baseball at Gibbs Field. He was there when we went to state my last year. George treated us boys with courtesy and respect. Anyone that knew George, loved him as I did. I have seen him through the years at fish frys and outings. It was always a pleasure to see and speak with him.

Recently I discussed coming to work with him at the appliance center. I did not but it was a tough decision not to. For I knew I would enjoy a work atmosphere with a truly loving and caring family, and that is priceless.

George will be missed. He is indeed in a better place, with our lord and saviour. Your hearts are heavy, but let me say, "Death is an end to a lifetime, not a relationship". George will be with you each and everyday.

These first few days will be a whirlwind. Then your life will settle down somewhat. It is then that you will truly feel the pain of your loss. If I can be of any assistance then or at anytime, please let me know.



In Christ,

Jimmy Best

BEV LANDS

June 30, 2006

MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. MR. KELLEY HAD DONE BUSINESS WITH MY COMPANY MANY YEARS AGO.

ED & DOREEN JAMES ED'S APPLIANCE

June 30, 2006

WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF MR KELLEY'S PASSING. WE PRAY THAT EVERYONE IS ALRIGHT. WE ENJOYED WORKING WITH MR KELLEY OVER THE YEARS. WE WILL TRULY MISS HIM.

PLEASE CALL US IF WE CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY. MAY GOD BLESS AND FAVOR YOU TODAY.



ED& DOREEN JAMES

Barbara Teague Youngblood

June 30, 2006

Debbie, I wanted you and your family to know I am thinking about all of you at this most difficult time. Be strong.

Janet HARVEY-Hopkins

June 30, 2006

Debbie and Rusty,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

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