Jack E. Kelley

Jack E. Kelley obituary, Elmira, NY

Jack E. Kelley

Jack Kelley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walter J. Kent Funeral Home - Elmira on Jul. 19, 2025.

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Age 82, was born November 19, 1942 in Elmira, the son of the late Roscoe and Esther (Walker) Kelley. Jack went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Survivors left to cherish his memory are his memory are his wife, Nina (Freeman) Kelley; with her children: son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Kyra Kelley; daughter, Andi Kelley; first wife, Gail Palmer; with their children: Jack (Erin) Kelley Jr. with their children: Delaney, Sydney, Bailey and Cooper; Pat (Joana) Kelley with their son, Zachary; Tim (Sherry) Kelley with their children: Jessica, Stephen, Madison and Reese; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Jack wore many hats. His most noteworthy professions were farming; as he was a dairy farmer for many years. For over a decade he was the Town Judge for the Town of Southport. He was also a heavy equipment operator working on many construction sites. Jack was the Executive Sales Manager at WETM. He ran the Craft and Country newspaper as well. He retired as a journeyman electrician for the IBEW Local # 139 after many years of dedicated service. His hobbies that always kept him busy were being a partner of the Mastergolf Custom Club Repair. He would customize golf clubs to the individual; including over a dozen women in the LPGA. He later became the owner and operator of that business. Jack took great pleasure in promoting Southern Gospel Music concerts locally. In his free time he absolutely loved fishing. At his request there will be no services.

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