Rev. Eddie Lamar Kelly, age 64, was born to the parentage of the late Leroy Kelly and Louise Hill Kelly July 22, 1949 in Phenix City, AL.
He united with Pine Hill Baptist church of Phenix City under the pastorage of Rev Walker. He served as an associate minister, He served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.
Rev. Kelley was an entrepreneur in that owned and operated Kelly's Barber Shop in Phenix City for many years. He was also a skilled millwright.
Due to failing health, Rev. Kelley relocated to Jackson, AL. where he resided with his only son, Marcus, and his family. Rev. Kelley departed this life Friday September 20, 2013.
Survivors include his son, Rev. Marcus (Rev. Belinda) Kelley of Jackson AL; one sister Patricia (Harvey Dority) of Sacramento, CA; one brother Leroy Kelley, Jr. of Phenix City, AL; two grandchildren; Shakinah Kelly and Marcus Kelly,11 both of Jackson, AL; two nieces, Wytiker Rene' Stegall and Cynthia Kelley; four nephews, Stephen Kelley, Avery Dority, Alonza Dority, and Joseph Kelley; two aunts , Viola Kelley, and Marva Bellamey, and two uncles Curtis Hill and Harry Hill; and other relatives.
Viewing Fri. Sept. 27 10:30-11am Taylor Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL; Military rites at graveside and burial in fort Mitchell National Cemetery at 12noon.
Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL, Directing.