John Kell
John Louis Kell, 76, of Rossville, Georgia went home to be with The Lord Saturday morning, February 4, 2017.
He was born in Chickamauga, to the late John Lee and Lois Van Horn Kell. He was a graduate of Gordon Lee Memorial High School – Class of 1958. He also graduated from McKenzie Business College where he took accounting. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga area. John Louis was very well known for playing the piano, he had his own style of playing and was a very accomplished musician. He had played for numerous musicians, churches, quartets and had recorded many songs of his own. He was of the Baptist faith.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Earl “Bill” Kell, and twin sister, Lois Louise Kell.
He is survived by his close friends, David and Gail Owens of Rossville, GA, and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm and after 11:00 am Tuesday prior to the service.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the chapel with Reverend Bruce Sloan officiating. Burial will follow in Chickamauga Cemetery.
The family will like to express their gratitude to Tisha Freeman, Charlene Belvin and Caris Hospice for their caregiving to John Louis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church at 6 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements are by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
An online guest book is at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.