JC Kelley
JC Kelley, 78, was born on September 9, 1942, to John and Lilly Mae Kelley in Jackson, Georgia.
Affectionately known by his family and many friends as “Wolf”. He worked at Wheland Foundry as a sandblaster for many years. He loved to travel, visiting with family and friends. He never met a stranger and would stop to help anyone. An avid mechanic and lover of cars, he could tell you what was wrong just by the sound of a car or truck. Always full of laughter, jokes and quick to make a bet because he was sure to win, just ask anyone who worked at Wheland or hung at the Krystal. He met the love of his life Barbara over 45 years ago. JC lived life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lily Mae Kelley; brothers, Charles “Bubba” Kelley and Johnnie “Dink” Kelley.
Left to cherish his loving memories are his wife, Barbara Lawrence; sons, Rodgerick (Janet) Stephens of Chattanooga TN, Jonathan (Alicia) Kelley of Knoxville, TN, Antonio (Yolanda) Shackleford of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Tanara Hicks of Hiram, GA; 19 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Lizzie Allen and Catherine (Charles) Chappell, all of Chattanooga; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Kelley, Deborah Atkins, both of Chattanooga TN; a devoted brother-in-law, Wilbert (Jackie) Lawrence; aunt, Nadine Cooper of Covington, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Pubic viewing will be held from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the funeral home followed by a 1 p.m. graveside service. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.