Thomas Ellsworth Kelley

Thomas Ellsworth Kelley obituary, Madison, OH

Thomas Ellsworth Kelley

Thomas Kelley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison on Mar. 14, 2025.

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Thomas Ellsworth Kelley age 85 passed away March 3, 2025. He was born, February 24, 1940 in Crucible, PA. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was a 23 year resident of Madison, OH.
Thomas cared for his wife Shirley who suffered for Alzheimer's Disease for 7 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley; son, William Hitchcock and his sister, Audrey Kelley. He is survived by six adult children, Paul, Catherine, Cindy, Diane, Mark, Mary Ellen; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his cousins Bobby and Carla Kelley.
Tom was an honorable man and was respected by all who met him. He was very much loved and will be greatly missed! Rest Well Dad!

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