of Marshall, AR

July 22, 1936 - January 5, 2023

James Harold Kelley, age 86, of Marshall, Arkansas stepped into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on July 22nd, 1936 to Alva Gene "Geney" Kelley and Mary Jane Treat Kelley.

James was a faithful member of the South Mountain Free Will Baptist Church where he filled many roles over the years, including grounds keeper, custodian and superintendent. James worked for the Searcy County Road Department and retired after 29 years of service. In 2001, he became a board member of Farm Bureau. During that time, he served 10 years as president of the Marshall Chapter. He was a board member of the South Mountain Water Association for many years as well. James had a friendly smile for all he met. He loved his community and enjoyed volunteering and helping out whenever possible.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Geney and Mary Jane Kelley; his wife, Darlene Fern Thompson Kelley who passed away in 2016; his sister, Irene Watts and brothers, Arvilla Kelley, John Kelley, Denver Kelley, J.T. Kelley and Clifford Kelley.

Survivors include his daughter, Carla Kelley Ramsey and son-in-law, Jerome of Springdale; his son, James R. Kelley and daughter-in-law, Holly of Hot Springs Village; brothers, Clyde Kelley of Sutter, California and N.A. Kelley and sister-in-law, Lena of Marshall; sister, Donna Cash of Marshall; brother-in-law, Johnnie Thompson of Marshall; sister-in-law, Corene Thompson Daniel and brother-in-law, Wayne of Mabelvale; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services for James will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 9th, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Chris Reade, Bro. Jimmy Don Tibbetts and Bro. Jim Mize officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery where James will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Darlene. Friends and family will serve as bearers. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon's International, Marshall Camp, PO Box 1305, Marshall, AR 72650. The family would like to thank the staff at Highland Court for their professionalism and dedication to providing compassionate care to James while he was a resident there.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com