Obituary of James Edward Kelley

James Edward (LeRoy) Kelley was born in Grand Rapids Michigan son of the late Kate Kelley and clarence Kelley.

James was a resident of Kalamazoo Michigan for 35 years and was employed at Applebee's restaurant. He enjoyed his work which was a prep cook. James loved to cook and barbeque and attend family gatherings, he had a heart of gold he never complained or disliked anyone. James was also a faithful member of Faith Temple church.

James Edward Kelley leaves to cherish his memory only child daughter Terrianna Rivers Kelley of Kalamazoo Michigan mother of his daughter Jennifer Lott of Kalamazoo Michigan special mother in law Lula jones of Kalamazoo, Michigan two cousins Tim Troxler of Battle creek Michigan Anita Troxler of Kalamazoo, Michigan step son Michael Lotts, special uncle Oscar Buford who gave him the nickname Leroy two brothers in law Broderick Holmes and Thaddeus Holmes all of Kalamazoo Michigan special friends Kara Yarber and Dorothy Grays both of Kalamazoo Michigan

Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by his mother Kate Kelley, Father Clarence Kelley, and a Special mother-in-law Lula Jones.

My dad James Kelley was an awesome Father and I'll always love and miss you dearly may you continue to rest in heaven, and I'll never forget the memories that we shared together

Love your Daughter Terrianna Rivers Kelley