Charles Kelley
Charles Ray Kelley, 88, of Lumberton, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1930, in Kirbyville, to Minnie Terry Kelley and Archie Kelley. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korea conflict and later worked and retired from Gulf States Utility.
Survivors include his wife, Lee Kelley; children, David Kelley and his wife, Laura, and Jay Kelley and his wife, Beckie, all of Lumberton; and Markel Kelley and his wife, Angel, of Tomball; stepchildren, Eddie Choate and his wife, Shannon, of Azle; Terri Broussard and her husband, Chris, of Little Elm; Ronnie Choate and his wife, Susan, of Sour Lake; Traci Gavin and her husband, Donald, of Culleoka, Tennessee; and Tammi Choate of Crosby; twenty-three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Carlton Kelley of Jasper; niece and nephew, Shonda Brown and Greg Kelley, both of Jasper. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of Charles’ family and friends will be 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2018, at Broussard’s with his interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kountze.
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Pine Ridge Cemetery
Pine Ridge Cemetery
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Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
- 09/21/2018
- 11:00 am
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
- 09/20/2018
- 5:11 am
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
Comments
Vicky Dale & Laurie Smuth
You are in our prayers. Asking Holy Spirit to comfort you as only he can.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
Tommie Stanford
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Ron Holmes
Charles and I worked at Arco Polymers on many jobs. Charles was always a pleasurable partner and knowledgeable. Charles was highly respected by craftsmen and supervisors alike. I am so fortunate to have known Charles. He will be remembered well by all. My deepest condolence to all.
Jill Lundin
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My God hold you close during this difficult time. With love from my family to yours, Jill Lundin
My deepest sympathy to you all. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie & Kathy Smith
Roxane & David Molandes
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family, Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Robin Tunnell
Love and prayers to Lee and the entire family. Papa Charles was a joy and we are all blessed to have had him in our lives.
Jan and Greig Woddail
So sorry to hear about Charles. Happy to have Charles as a neighbor. Seemed like such a pleasant man. I thank Charles for his service as a Veteran.. Prayers for family.???
Paul Smith
All my love to the Kelley family during this difficult time.
W. .J.
To the family: My condolences to all of you. May the memories you shared together and the promises found at John 6:40 and Acts 24:15 provide you with comfort, strength and hope for the future. We long to see their fulfillment soon. For more comfort please visit our website: jw.org and view the faith strengthening video: Is There Hope for the Dead? ?