James D. Kelley, Jr.

View Video Tribute James D. Kelley, Jr., 60 years, of Bryan, died at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Veterans Administration, Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne Division, Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he had been a patient for one day.  An Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Jim was a truck driver for Stark Truss for the past 17 years, retiring in 2003 on a disability.  He attended Restoration Fellowship Church, Bryan, Ohio. James D. Kelley, Jr. was born on June 30, 1946, in Wooster, Ohio, the son of James D. and Clotene (Ellis) Kelley, Sr.  He married Dolores A. Siebenaler on March 24, 1979, in Continental, Ohio, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by three daughters, Michele Geiger, of Paulding, Dawn Kelley, of Edgerton, and Patricia (Adam) Espinoza, of Bryan; three sons, Lonnie Kelley, of Bryan, Donnie (Christine) Stafford, of Bryan, and James (Ronda) Stafford, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lona (Burchel) Davis, of Hicksville, Donna (James) Davis, of Edgerton, Erma (DeVonn) Osmun, of Stryker, and Glenda (Craig) Sanders, of Edgerton; and a sister-in-law, Kay Kelley, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Kelly Jo Kelley and Dusty Wayne Kelley, and one brother, Larry Kelley I. Funeral services for James D. Kelley, Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in Restoration Fellowship Church, 10643 County Road A, Bryan, Ohio, with Pastor James Adams officiating.  Burial will follow in Farmer Cemetery with military grave side rites conducted by Bryan VFW Post 2489.  Visitation for Mr. Kelley will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, from 3-7 p.m. in the Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Memorials in the name of James D. Kelley may be given to Restoration Fellowship Church.