We regret to inform you of the passing of James M. Kelly Sr. (Urbana, Illinois), who was born in Findlay, Illinois.
Mr. Kelly passed away on May 30, 2024, at the age of 102, leaving behind grieving family and friends. If you wish to express your condolences, you can do so by signing the guestbook and sharing your sympathies with the family.
Mr. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Blythe Frazier Kelly and Timothy Milton Kelly, as well as his siblings: Elston Ward, Walter Kendall, Paul Tyrus, Robert Walker, Ola Margorine, Ione Imogene, Eleanor Ruth, and Marjoorie Geneese. He was also predeceased by his children-in-law, Ken Johnson and Anita Morris.
He is survived by his grandchild, Kelly Johnson (Eric), his wife Leila Mae Roughton, his children Cheryl and James Milton Kelly II of Palmetto, FL, and his friend, James. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Renner-Wikoff Funeral Home located at 1900 Philo Rd. in Urbana. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at the same location at 1:00 PM on the same day.