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JAMES JOSEPH KELSON, JR. (Age 58)
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Berkeley Medical Center. Born March 13, 1963. He was the son of the late James Joseph Kelson, Sr. and the late Susie May Walker Kelson. He is survived by his wife Vanessa D. Holloway-Kelson; daughter, Jenay Kelson; sons, Jermell A. Holloway (Natashia), Terrell C. A. Holloway, Roderick J. Holloway (Jasmyne), and Jeremiah I. Holloway; eight granddaughters; four grandsons; four brothers; nine sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 30 with a viewing at 10 a.m. and Service for family only at 11 a.m. at New Covenant Baptist Church, 1301 W Street SE , Washington, DC 20020, Apostle A. Norris Smith, Officiating. The family request face covering for all who attend the Services which will be livestreamed for all who cannot attend. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements by Hodges and Edwards.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kendra Gerver
December 30, 2021
We will miss you pop pop you were like a father to me and a pop pop to my kids. Watch over your family. Love you RIP
Essie Cobb & Family
December 30, 2021
Sincere Condolences to the Family.
Lisa Kirkpatrick
December 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angela Wade
December 29, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you my sister wish we could be there, but just know we are thinking about you ❤ love you all dearly
JOAN Lomax
December 29, 2021
March 13, 1963 - December 18, 2021
Now you are with dad & mom, but know that having you as my loving brother is a phenomenal privilege and honor that I shall forever be grateful for Jimmy. I will truly missed you! I love you big sis.
Jenay Kelson
December 23, 2021
Kevin
Nash’e
Nyla
Nicole love you papa going to miss you so much you didn’t get to meet you last grand baby but I know you looking down on her continuing watching over us love you from your one and only daughter jenay kelson ❤❤❤❤❤
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