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James C. Kelly

April 9, 1925 - January 21, 2013
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 1/23, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 1/22, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

James C. Kelly, 87, of Big Spring, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Andy Glenn, grandson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the funeral home. James was born April 9, 1925, in Brown County, Texas and married Bea Kelly August 28, 1947 in Forney, Texas.Charley served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was transferred to the United States Marine Corps as a medic. He moved to Big Spring 1955 and worked for Cosden Refinery for 27 years retiring as an operator. He then began to volunteer and was a past president of the board for Meals on Wheels. He was also a volunteer reader at Washington Elementry. He was a member of the Church of Christ.Survivors include his wife, Bea Kelly of Big Spring; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and Mike Edwards of Big Spring and Lisa and Rick Van Damen of Tyler; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Laura Kelly of Pasadena; seven grandsons, Cary Sampson, Kelly Sampson, Kevin Sampson, Jason Kelly, Austin Kelly, Stetson Hughes, and Christopher Hughes; and two granddaughters, Sarah Kelly and Leslie Hughes. He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. The family suggests memorials be made to the Senior Citizen's Center, 301 Nolan St., Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Wednesday 1/23, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Tuesday 1/22, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

James C. Kelly, 87, of Big Spring, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Andy Glenn, grandson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2013, atContinue Reading

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Kevin Sampson left a message on July 16, 2013:
Love and miss you Grandpa !!!! You are with the good lord now. you were such a good man. Thank you for everything.
Local Adult Sunday School Class left a message on January 26, 2013:
Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.
Charles Yates left a message on January 23, 2013:
Bea, I was sorry to hear about Mr. Kelly. Know that you and your family are in my prayers and that he is at peace with our Lord now.
Andre Clark left a message on January 22, 2013:
Bea, you have cared for James for along time. Your love is sweet and caring. He is at rest. I am sorry for your loss. It is time to love and care for yourself.
Billie (B.B.) Averitt left a message on January 21, 2013:
Dear Bea and Family,I was so sorry to read about Charley's passing. I know you all will miss him terribly. I pray that God will grant you comfort, strength, and hope. I've thought of all of you over the years. We had some good times. God bless you.Love,Billie (B.B. Dickson) Averitt (Bill & Pearl Dickson's dau.)
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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